used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Lapis Cuff Link From that morning on I took an active interest in the case—I mean, in solving the problem.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading A Lapis Cuff Link From that morning on I took an active interest in the case—I mean, in solving the problem.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A Lapis Cuff Link From that morning on I took an active interest in the case—I mean, in solving the problem.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not malicious gossip, you understand, for nurses are one class of women in the world who can keep the faith which the ethics of the profession as well as individual integrity demand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Not malicious gossip, you understand, for nurses are one class of women in the world who can keep the faith which the ethics of the profession as well as individual integrity demand.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A Lapis Cuff Link From that morning on I took an active interest in the case—I mean, in solving the problem.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Not malicious gossip, you understand, for nurses are one class of women in the world who can keep the faith which the ethics of the profession as well as individual integrity demand.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading However, it is true that I did everything in my power, which was little enough, to solve the mystery that confronted us.
CuffnounUS /kʌf/
the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
From this reading A Lapis Cuff Link From that morning on I took an active interest in the case—I mean, in solving the problem.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Not malicious gossip, you understand, for nurses are one class of women in the world who can keep the faith which the ethics of the profession as well as individual integrity demand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading However, it is true that I did everything in my power, which was little enough, to solve the mystery that confronted us.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading However, it is true that I did everything in my power, which was little enough, to solve the mystery that confronted us.
ethicsnounUS /ˈeθɪks/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading Not malicious gossip, you understand, for nurses are one class of women in the world who can keep the faith which the ethics of the profession as well as individual integrity demand.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading However, it is true that I did everything in my power, which was little enough, to solve the mystery that confronted us.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Not malicious gossip, you understand, for nurses are one class of women in the world who can keep the faith which the ethics of the profession as well as individual integrity demand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Lapis Cuff Link From that morning on I took an active interest in the case—I mean, in solving the problem.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, Mr. O’Leary has had the kindness to say, since, that I helped—well, I need not repeat his words.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, Mr. O’Leary has had the kindness to say, since, that I helped—well, I need not repeat his words.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Indeed, Mr. O’Leary has had the kindness to say, since, that I helped—well, I need not repeat his words.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, Mr. O’Leary has had the kindness to say, since, that I helped—well, I need not repeat his words.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
hotbedsnounUS /ˈhɑːtbedz/
plural of “hotbed” — a situation that is ideal for rapid development (especially of something bad)
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, it is true that I did everything in my power, which was little enough, to solve the mystery that confronted us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A Lapis Cuff Link From that morning on I took an active interest in the case—I mean, in solving the problem.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Lapis Cuff Link From that morning on I took an active interest in the case—I mean, in solving the problem.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, Mr. O’Leary has had the kindness to say, since, that I helped—well, I need not repeat his words.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Not malicious gossip, you understand, for nurses are one class of women in the world who can keep the faith which the ethics of the profession as well as individual integrity demand.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading Not malicious gossip, you understand, for nurses are one class of women in the world who can keep the faith which the ethics of the profession as well as individual integrity demand.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A Lapis Cuff Link From that morning on I took an active interest in the case—I mean, in solving the problem.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, it is true that I did everything in my power, which was little enough, to solve the mystery that confronted us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However, it is true that I did everything in my power, which was little enough, to solve the mystery that confronted us.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Not malicious gossip, you understand, for nurses are one class of women in the world who can keep the faith which the ethics of the profession as well as individual integrity demand.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Indeed, Mr. O’Leary has had the kindness to say, since, that I helped—well, I need not repeat his words.
Lapis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Lapis Cuff Link From that morning on I took an active interest in the case—I mean, in solving the problem.
LinkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading A Lapis Cuff Link From that morning on I took an active interest in the case—I mean, in solving the problem.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading However, it is true that I did everything in my power, which was little enough, to solve the mystery that confronted us.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading Not malicious gossip, you understand, for nurses are one class of women in the world who can keep the faith which the ethics of the profession as well as individual integrity demand.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading A Lapis Cuff Link From that morning on I took an active interest in the case—I mean, in solving the problem.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A Lapis Cuff Link From that morning on I took an active interest in the case—I mean, in solving the problem.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Indeed, Mr. O’Leary has had the kindness to say, since, that I helped—well, I need not repeat his words.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading However, it is true that I did everything in my power, which was little enough, to solve the mystery that confronted us.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading However, it is true that I did everything in my power, which was little enough, to solve the mystery that confronted us.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Indeed, Mr. O’Leary has had the kindness to say, since, that I helped—well, I need not repeat his words.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, Mr. O’Leary has had the kindness to say, since, that I helped—well, I need not repeat his words.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading Not malicious gossip, you understand, for nurses are one class of women in the world who can keep the faith which the ethics of the profession as well as individual integrity demand.
O'Leary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, Mr. O’Leary has had the kindness to say, since, that I helped—well, I need not repeat his words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Lapis Cuff Link From that morning on I took an active interest in the case—I mean, in solving the problem.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not malicious gossip, you understand, for nurses are one class of women in the world who can keep the faith which the ethics of the profession as well as individual integrity demand.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading However, it is true that I did everything in my power, which was little enough, to solve the mystery that confronted us.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading A Lapis Cuff Link From that morning on I took an active interest in the case—I mean, in solving the problem.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Not malicious gossip, you understand, for nurses are one class of women in the world who can keep the faith which the ethics of the profession as well as individual integrity demand.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Indeed, Mr. O’Leary has had the kindness to say, since, that I helped—well, I need not repeat his words.
express in words
From this reading Indeed, Mr. O’Leary has had the kindness to say, since, that I helped—well, I need not repeat his words.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Indeed, Mr. O’Leary has had the kindness to say, since, that I helped—well, I need not repeat his words.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading However, it is true that I did everything in my power, which was little enough, to solve the mystery that confronted us.
solvingnounUS /ˈsɑːlvɪŋ/
finding a solution to a problem
From this reading A Lapis Cuff Link From that morning on I took an active interest in the case—I mean, in solving the problem.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Lapis Cuff Link From that morning on I took an active interest in the case—I mean, in solving the problem.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Lapis Cuff Link From that morning on I took an active interest in the case—I mean, in solving the problem.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, Mr. O’Leary has had the kindness to say, since, that I helped—well, I need not repeat his words.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A Lapis Cuff Link From that morning on I took an active interest in the case—I mean, in solving the problem.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading However, it is true that I did everything in my power, which was little enough, to solve the mystery that confronted us.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Not malicious gossip, you understand, for nurses are one class of women in the world who can keep the faith which the ethics of the profession as well as individual integrity demand.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading However, it is true that I did everything in my power, which was little enough, to solve the mystery that confronted us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, it is true that I did everything in my power, which was little enough, to solve the mystery that confronted us.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Indeed, Mr. O’Leary has had the kindness to say, since, that I helped—well, I need not repeat his words.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading However, it is true that I did everything in my power, which was little enough, to solve the mystery that confronted us.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
which person or people
From this reading Not malicious gossip, you understand, for nurses are one class of women in the world who can keep the faith which the ethics of the profession as well as individual integrity demand.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Not malicious gossip, you understand, for nurses are one class of women in the world who can keep the faith which the ethics of the profession as well as individual integrity demand.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Indeed, Mr. O’Leary has had the kindness to say, since, that I helped—well, I need not repeat his words.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Not malicious gossip, you understand, for nurses are one class of women in the world who can keep the faith which the ethics of the profession as well as individual integrity demand.
a late time of life
From this reading While I am not at all inquisitive, nevertheless I do have an inquiring mind, due doubtless to the fact that I have lived in a hospital for a number of years and hospitals are hotbeds of gossip.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Not malicious gossip, you understand, for nurses are one class of women in the world who can keep the faith which the ethics of the profession as well as individual integrity demand.
