used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN OFFER OF A STAND The disappointment following the doctor's verdict was keen for Dick.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OFFER OF A STAND The disappointment following the doctor's verdict was keen for Dick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You'll remember who you are some day, I'm certain."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "You'll remember who you are some day, I'm certain."
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading "Yes, it will," declared his partner, with more conviction that he felt.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "You'll remember who you are some day, I'm certain."
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Yes, it will," declared his partner, with more conviction that he felt.
someone who is a detective
From this reading AN OFFER OF A STAND The disappointment following the doctor's verdict was keen for Dick.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading AN OFFER OF A STAND The disappointment following the doctor's verdict was keen for Dick.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading AN OFFER OF A STAND The disappointment following the doctor's verdict was keen for Dick.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "Yes, it will," declared his partner, with more conviction that he felt.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading AN OFFER OF A STAND The disappointment following the doctor's verdict was keen for Dick.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN OFFER OF A STAND The disappointment following the doctor's verdict was keen for Dick.
set up or found
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
come to pass
From this reading "And maybe it will never happen," he said to Jimmy, that night in their room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, it will," declared his partner, with more conviction that he felt.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
I'm
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From this reading "You'll remember who you are some day, I'm certain."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And maybe it will never happen," he said to Jimmy, that night in their room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And maybe it will never happen," he said to Jimmy, that night in their room.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading "And maybe it will never happen," he said to Jimmy, that night in their room.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading AN OFFER OF A STAND The disappointment following the doctor's verdict was keen for Dick.
by chance
From this reading "And maybe it will never happen," he said to Jimmy, that night in their room.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Yes, it will," declared his partner, with more conviction that he felt.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "And maybe it will never happen," he said to Jimmy, that night in their room.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "And maybe it will never happen," he said to Jimmy, that night in their room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN OFFER OF A STAND The disappointment following the doctor's verdict was keen for Dick.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading AN OFFER OF A STAND The disappointment following the doctor's verdict was keen for Dick.
and nothing more
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "Yes, it will," declared his partner, with more conviction that he felt.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "You'll remember who you are some day, I'm certain."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "And maybe it will never happen," he said to Jimmy, that night in their room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And maybe it will never happen," he said to Jimmy, that night in their room.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "You'll remember who you are some day, I'm certain."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
be standing; be upright
From this reading AN OFFER OF A STAND The disappointment following the doctor's verdict was keen for Dick.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OFFER OF A STAND The disappointment following the doctor's verdict was keen for Dick.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "And maybe it will never happen," he said to Jimmy, that night in their room.
a special situation
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading AN OFFER OF A STAND The disappointment following the doctor's verdict was keen for Dick.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He had hoped that something might be done to aid him, but he found the only thing he could do was to wait, and this was very tedious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OFFER OF A STAND The disappointment following the doctor's verdict was keen for Dick.
which person or people
From this reading "You'll remember who you are some day, I'm certain."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "And maybe it will never happen," he said to Jimmy, that night in their room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes, it will," declared his partner, with more conviction that he felt.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, it will," declared his partner, with more conviction that he felt.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You'll remember who you are some day, I'm certain."
You'll
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From this reading "You'll remember who you are some day, I'm certain."
