used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To this I could only reply: "I'm not a scientist, though, I must say, I sympathize with the scientific method.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading By the closest questioning I had never been able to change a single line of her simple faith.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading And as for my treatment of Mrs. Smiley, I am following exactly the advice of her controls.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And as for my treatment of Mrs. Smiley, I am following exactly the advice of her controls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And as for my treatment of Mrs. Smiley, I am following exactly the advice of her controls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as for my treatment of Mrs. Smiley, I am following exactly the advice of her controls.
make certain of
From this reading They assure me that they will take care of her."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By the closest questioning I had never been able to change a single line of her simple faith.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the closest questioning I had never been able to change a single line of her simple faith.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading They assure me that they will take care of her."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading By the closest questioning I had never been able to change a single line of her simple faith.
closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading By the closest questioning I had never been able to change a single line of her simple faith.
controlsnounUS /kənˈtroʊlz/
plural of “control” — power to direct or determine
From this reading And as for my treatment of Mrs. Smiley, I am following exactly the advice of her controls.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To this I could only reply: "I'm not a scientist, though, I must say, I sympathize with the scientific method.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading "And so they will," responded the devoted little psychic.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading And as for my treatment of Mrs. Smiley, I am following exactly the advice of her controls.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading By the closest questioning I had never been able to change a single line of her simple faith.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading And as for my treatment of Mrs. Smiley, I am following exactly the advice of her controls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And as for my treatment of Mrs. Smiley, I am following exactly the advice of her controls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By the closest questioning I had never been able to change a single line of her simple faith.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And as for my treatment of Mrs. Smiley, I am following exactly the advice of her controls.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To this I could only reply: "I'm not a scientist, though, I must say, I sympathize with the scientific method.
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From this reading To this I could only reply: "I'm not a scientist, though, I must say, I sympathize with the scientific method.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading By the closest questioning I had never been able to change a single line of her simple faith.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "And so they will," responded the devoted little psychic.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They assure me that they will take care of her."
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading To this I could only reply: "I'm not a scientist, though, I must say, I sympathize with the scientific method.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading And as for my treatment of Mrs. Smiley, I am following exactly the advice of her controls.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading To this I could only reply: "I'm not a scientist, though, I must say, I sympathize with the scientific method.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And as for my treatment of Mrs. Smiley, I am following exactly the advice of her controls.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading By the closest questioning I had never been able to change a single line of her simple faith.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To this I could only reply: "I'm not a scientist, though, I must say, I sympathize with the scientific method.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And as for my treatment of Mrs. Smiley, I am following exactly the advice of her controls.
and nothing more
From this reading To this I could only reply: "I'm not a scientist, though, I must say, I sympathize with the scientific method.
psychicadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪk/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
From this reading "And so they will," responded the devoted little psychic.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading By the closest questioning I had never been able to change a single line of her simple faith.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading To this I could only reply: "I'm not a scientist, though, I must say, I sympathize with the scientific method.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "And so they will," responded the devoted little psychic.
express in words
From this reading To this I could only reply: "I'm not a scientist, though, I must say, I sympathize with the scientific method.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading To this I could only reply: "I'm not a scientist, though, I must say, I sympathize with the scientific method.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading To this I could only reply: "I'm not a scientist, though, I must say, I sympathize with the scientific method.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading By the closest questioning I had never been able to change a single line of her simple faith.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading By the closest questioning I had never been able to change a single line of her simple faith.
SmileynounUS /ˈsmaɪli/
an emoticon of a smiling face
From this reading And as for my treatment of Mrs. Smiley, I am following exactly the advice of her controls.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And so they will," responded the devoted little psychic.
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading To this I could only reply: "I'm not a scientist, though, I must say, I sympathize with the scientific method.
carry out
From this reading They assure me that they will take care of her."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They assure me that they will take care of her."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To this I could only reply: "I'm not a scientist, though, I must say, I sympathize with the scientific method.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They assure me that they will take care of her."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this I could only reply: "I'm not a scientist, though, I must say, I sympathize with the scientific method.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To this I could only reply: "I'm not a scientist, though, I must say, I sympathize with the scientific method.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To this I could only reply: "I'm not a scientist, though, I must say, I sympathize with the scientific method.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading And as for my treatment of Mrs. Smiley, I am following exactly the advice of her controls.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They assure me that they will take care of her."
in the company of; together with
From this reading To this I could only reply: "I'm not a scientist, though, I must say, I sympathize with the scientific method.
