the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I do not say that he never took more than was good for him, but he was in no sense an habitual drunkard."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I did not ask _your_ opinion," retorted the coroner; "we do not want any lay conjectures.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I did not ask _your_ opinion," retorted the coroner; "we do not want any lay conjectures.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The surgeon was vexed in his turn at not receiving the conventional title of doctor, the more so because he knew that he had no legal right to it.
for the reason that
From this reading The surgeon was vexed in his turn at not receiving the conventional title of doctor, the more so because he knew that he had no legal right to it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I do not say that he never took more than was good for him, but he was in no sense an habitual drunkard."
conjecturesnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading "I did not ask _your_ opinion," retorted the coroner; "we do not want any lay conjectures.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading The surgeon was vexed in his turn at not receiving the conventional title of doctor, the more so because he knew that he had no legal right to it.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading "I did not ask _your_ opinion," retorted the coroner; "we do not want any lay conjectures.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I did not ask _your_ opinion," retorted the coroner; "we do not want any lay conjectures.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not say that he never took more than was good for him, but he was in no sense an habitual drunkard."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The surgeon was vexed in his turn at not receiving the conventional title of doctor, the more so because he knew that he had no legal right to it.
drunkardnounUS /ˈdrʌŋkərd/
a chronic drinker
From this reading "I do not say that he never took more than was good for him, but he was in no sense an habitual drunkard."
Ennefer
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From this reading What do you say, Mr Ennefer?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I do not say that he never took more than was good for him, but he was in no sense an habitual drunkard."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I do not say that he never took more than was good for him, but he was in no sense an habitual drunkard."
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading "I do not say that he never took more than was good for him, but he was in no sense an habitual drunkard."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The surgeon was vexed in his turn at not receiving the conventional title of doctor, the more so because he knew that he had no legal right to it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He was nothing of the kind," Westray said hotly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I do not say that he never took more than was good for him, but he was in no sense an habitual drunkard."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The surgeon was vexed in his turn at not receiving the conventional title of doctor, the more so because he knew that he had no legal right to it.
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading "He was nothing of the kind," Westray said hotly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not say that he never took more than was good for him, but he was in no sense an habitual drunkard."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I do not say that he never took more than was good for him, but he was in no sense an habitual drunkard."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The surgeon was vexed in his turn at not receiving the conventional title of doctor, the more so because he knew that he had no legal right to it.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "He was nothing of the kind," Westray said hotly.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The surgeon was vexed in his turn at not receiving the conventional title of doctor, the more so because he knew that he had no legal right to it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I did not ask _your_ opinion," retorted the coroner; "we do not want any lay conjectures.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading The surgeon was vexed in his turn at not receiving the conventional title of doctor, the more so because he knew that he had no legal right to it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I do not say that he never took more than was good for him, but he was in no sense an habitual drunkard."
a form of address for a man
From this reading What do you say, Mr Ennefer?"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I do not say that he never took more than was good for him, but he was in no sense an habitual drunkard."
not any; not one
From this reading "I do not say that he never took more than was good for him, but he was in no sense an habitual drunkard."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not say that he never took more than was good for him, but he was in no sense an habitual drunkard."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "He was nothing of the kind," Westray said hotly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He was nothing of the kind," Westray said hotly.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "I did not ask _your_ opinion," retorted the coroner; "we do not want any lay conjectures.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading The surgeon was vexed in his turn at not receiving the conventional title of doctor, the more so because he knew that he had no legal right to it.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "I did not ask _your_ opinion," retorted the coroner; "we do not want any lay conjectures.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The surgeon was vexed in his turn at not receiving the conventional title of doctor, the more so because he knew that he had no legal right to it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He was nothing of the kind," Westray said hotly.
express in words
From this reading "I do not say that he never took more than was good for him, but he was in no sense an habitual drunkard."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "I do not say that he never took more than was good for him, but he was in no sense an habitual drunkard."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The surgeon was vexed in his turn at not receiving the conventional title of doctor, the more so because he knew that he had no legal right to it.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading The surgeon was vexed in his turn at not receiving the conventional title of doctor, the more so because he knew that he had no legal right to it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I do not say that he never took more than was good for him, but he was in no sense an habitual drunkard."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I do not say that he never took more than was good for him, but he was in no sense an habitual drunkard."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He was nothing of the kind," Westray said hotly.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The surgeon was vexed in his turn at not receiving the conventional title of doctor, the more so because he knew that he had no legal right to it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The surgeon was vexed in his turn at not receiving the conventional title of doctor, the more so because he knew that he had no legal right to it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "I do not say that he never took more than was good for him, but he was in no sense an habitual drunkard."
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The surgeon was vexed in his turn at not receiving the conventional title of doctor, the more so because he knew that he had no legal right to it.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading The surgeon was vexed in his turn at not receiving the conventional title of doctor, the more so because he knew that he had no legal right to it.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I did not ask _your_ opinion," retorted the coroner; "we do not want any lay conjectures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He was nothing of the kind," Westray said hotly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I did not ask _your_ opinion," retorted the coroner; "we do not want any lay conjectures.
Westray
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From this reading "He was nothing of the kind," Westray said hotly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you say, Mr Ennefer?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What do you say, Mr Ennefer?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I did not ask _your_ opinion," retorted the coroner; "we do not want any lay conjectures.
