used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He answered each question with a gloomy brevity, and never spoke unless spoken to.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE WASSERMANN TESTS AND HOW WE DECEIVED THE MEDICAL BOARD Hill’s examination followed.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He answered each question with a gloomy brevity, and never spoke unless spoken to.
antithesisnounUS /ænˈtɪθəsəs/
exact opposite
From this reading It was much shorter, for Hill’s conduct was in every way the antithesis of mine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
BeynounUS /beɪ/
(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading OF THE WASSERMANN TESTS AND HOW WE DECEIVED THE MEDICAL BOARD Hill’s examination followed.
brevitynounUS /ˈbrevəti/
the use of brief expressions
From this reading He answered each question with a gloomy brevity, and never spoke unless spoken to.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading It was much shorter, for Hill’s conduct was in every way the antithesis of mine.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
DECEIVEDverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading OF THE WASSERMANN TESTS AND HOW WE DECEIVED THE MEDICAL BOARD Hill’s examination followed.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He answered each question with a gloomy brevity, and never spoke unless spoken to.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was much shorter, for Hill’s conduct was in every way the antithesis of mine.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading OF THE WASSERMANN TESTS AND HOW WE DECEIVED THE MEDICAL BOARD Hill’s examination followed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading OF THE WASSERMANN TESTS AND HOW WE DECEIVED THE MEDICAL BOARD Hill’s examination followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was much shorter, for Hill’s conduct was in every way the antithesis of mine.
depressingly dark
From this reading He answered each question with a gloomy brevity, and never spoke unless spoken to.
grabverbUS /ɡræb/
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He answered each question with a gloomy brevity, and never spoke unless spoken to.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
Hill'snounUS /hɪlz/
possessive form of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading OF THE WASSERMANN TESTS AND HOW WE DECEIVED THE MEDICAL BOARD Hill’s examination followed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
HOW
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From this reading OF THE WASSERMANN TESTS AND HOW WE DECEIVED THE MEDICAL BOARD Hill’s examination followed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
Ihsan
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From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was much shorter, for Hill’s conduct was in every way the antithesis of mine.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was much shorter, for Hill’s conduct was in every way the antithesis of mine.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
Mazhar
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From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
MEDICALadjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading OF THE WASSERMANN TESTS AND HOW WE DECEIVED THE MEDICAL BOARD Hill’s examination followed.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was much shorter, for Hill’s conduct was in every way the antithesis of mine.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was much shorter, for Hill’s conduct was in every way the antithesis of mine.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He answered each question with a gloomy brevity, and never spoke unless spoken to.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE WASSERMANN TESTS AND HOW WE DECEIVED THE MEDICAL BOARD Hill’s examination followed.
Osman
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From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
phenacetinnoun
a white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He answered each question with a gloomy brevity, and never spoke unless spoken to.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
cut with a saw
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was much shorter, for Hill’s conduct was in every way the antithesis of mine.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He answered each question with a gloomy brevity, and never spoke unless spoken to.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He answered each question with a gloomy brevity, and never spoke unless spoken to.
TESTSnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading OF THE WASSERMANN TESTS AND HOW WE DECEIVED THE MEDICAL BOARD Hill’s examination followed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE WASSERMANN TESTS AND HOW WE DECEIVED THE MEDICAL BOARD Hill’s examination followed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He answered each question with a gloomy brevity, and never spoke unless spoken to.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
except if; if not
From this reading He answered each question with a gloomy brevity, and never spoke unless spoken to.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was much shorter, for Hill’s conduct was in every way the antithesis of mine.
WASSERMANNnoun
German bacteriologist who developed a diagnostic test for syphilis (1866-1925)
From this reading OF THE WASSERMANN TESTS AND HOW WE DECEIVED THE MEDICAL BOARD Hill’s examination followed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was much shorter, for Hill’s conduct was in every way the antithesis of mine.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading OF THE WASSERMANN TESTS AND HOW WE DECEIVED THE MEDICAL BOARD Hill’s examination followed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The questions asked were much the same as those put later to him by Mazhar Osman Bey in the interview which I quote below, but at this preliminary examination Hill denied the hanging.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He answered each question with a gloomy brevity, and never spoke unless spoken to.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading I could not hear what was said, for they spoke in low tones; in the middle of it I saw Ihsan grab Hill’s wrist, but the phenacetin was doing its work and his pulse revealed nothing.
