used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I wonder whether you know a Dr. Adam Loeb?"
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading "I wonder whether you know a Dr. Adam Loeb?"
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE QUACK DOCTORS Kennedy's first move was to go downtown to the old building opposite the City Hall and visit the post-office inspectors.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THE QUACK DOCTORS Kennedy's first move was to go downtown to the old building opposite the City Hall and visit the post-office inspectors.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Of course we know Loeb--a very slippery customer, too, with just enough science at his command to make the case against him difficult.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "Loeb?" repeated the inspector, O'Hanlon, who was in charge of the investigation which was then in progress.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE QUACK DOCTORS Kennedy's first move was to go downtown to the old building opposite the City Hall and visit the post-office inspectors.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "Of course we know Loeb--a very slippery customer, too, with just enough science at his command to make the case against him difficult.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course we know Loeb--a very slippery customer, too, with just enough science at his command to make the case against him difficult.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading "Of course we know Loeb--a very slippery customer, too, with just enough science at his command to make the case against him difficult.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Of course we know Loeb--a very slippery customer, too, with just enough science at his command to make the case against him difficult.
DOCTORSnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE QUACK DOCTORS Kennedy's first move was to go downtown to the old building opposite the City Hall and visit the post-office inspectors.
downtownnounUS /ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn/
the central area or commercial center of a town or city
From this reading THE QUACK DOCTORS Kennedy's first move was to go downtown to the old building opposite the City Hall and visit the post-office inspectors.
Dr
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From this reading "I wonder whether you know a Dr. Adam Loeb?"
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Of course we know Loeb--a very slippery customer, too, with just enough science at his command to make the case against him difficult.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE QUACK DOCTORS Kennedy's first move was to go downtown to the old building opposite the City Hall and visit the post-office inspectors.
set up or found
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE QUACK DOCTORS Kennedy's first move was to go downtown to the old building opposite the City Hall and visit the post-office inspectors.
government'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/
possessive form of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE QUACK DOCTORS Kennedy's first move was to go downtown to the old building opposite the City Hall and visit the post-office inspectors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Of course we know Loeb--a very slippery customer, too, with just enough science at his command to make the case against him difficult.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Of course we know Loeb--a very slippery customer, too, with just enough science at his command to make the case against him difficult.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder whether you know a Dr. Adam Loeb?"
I've
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From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Loeb?" repeated the inspector, O'Hanlon, who was in charge of the investigation which was then in progress.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
inspectorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈspektərz/
plural of “inspector” — a high ranking police officer
From this reading THE QUACK DOCTORS Kennedy's first move was to go downtown to the old building opposite the City Hall and visit the post-office inspectors.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading "Loeb?" repeated the inspector, O'Hanlon, who was in charge of the investigation which was then in progress.
and nothing more
From this reading "Of course we know Loeb--a very slippery customer, too, with just enough science at his command to make the case against him difficult.
Kennedy'snounUS /ˈkenədiz/
possessive form of “kennedy” — 35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading THE QUACK DOCTORS Kennedy's first move was to go downtown to the old building opposite the City Hall and visit the post-office inspectors.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I wonder whether you know a Dr. Adam Loeb?"
immediately past
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
LoebnounUS /loʊb/
United States physiologist (born in Germany) who did research on parthenogenesis (1859-1924)
From this reading "I wonder whether you know a Dr. Adam Loeb?"
mailsnounUS /meɪlz/
plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
engage in
From this reading "Of course we know Loeb--a very slippery customer, too, with just enough science at his command to make the case against him difficult.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE QUACK DOCTORS Kennedy's first move was to go downtown to the old building opposite the City Hall and visit the post-office inspectors.
O'Hanlon
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From this reading "Loeb?" repeated the inspector, O'Hanlon, who was in charge of the investigation which was then in progress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE QUACK DOCTORS Kennedy's first move was to go downtown to the old building opposite the City Hall and visit the post-office inspectors.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading THE QUACK DOCTORS Kennedy's first move was to go downtown to the old building opposite the City Hall and visit the post-office inspectors.
post-office
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From this reading THE QUACK DOCTORS Kennedy's first move was to go downtown to the old building opposite the City Hall and visit the post-office inspectors.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading "Loeb?" repeated the inspector, O'Hanlon, who was in charge of the investigation which was then in progress.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
QUACKnounUS /kwæk/
an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice
From this reading THE QUACK DOCTORS Kennedy's first move was to go downtown to the old building opposite the City Hall and visit the post-office inspectors.
quacksnounUS /kwæks/
plural of “quack” — an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Loeb?" repeated the inspector, O'Hanlon, who was in charge of the investigation which was then in progress.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading "Of course we know Loeb--a very slippery customer, too, with just enough science at his command to make the case against him difficult.
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading "Of course we know Loeb--a very slippery customer, too, with just enough science at his command to make the case against him difficult.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE QUACK DOCTORS Kennedy's first move was to go downtown to the old building opposite the City Hall and visit the post-office inspectors.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Loeb?" repeated the inspector, O'Hanlon, who was in charge of the investigation which was then in progress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE QUACK DOCTORS Kennedy's first move was to go downtown to the old building opposite the City Hall and visit the post-office inspectors.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Of course we know Loeb--a very slippery customer, too, with just enough science at his command to make the case against him difficult.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Of course we know Loeb--a very slippery customer, too, with just enough science at his command to make the case against him difficult.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE QUACK DOCTORS Kennedy's first move was to go downtown to the old building opposite the City Hall and visit the post-office inspectors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE QUACK DOCTORS Kennedy's first move was to go downtown to the old building opposite the City Hall and visit the post-office inspectors.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
at the time that
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I wonder whether you know a Dr. Adam Loeb?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Loeb?" repeated the inspector, O'Hanlon, who was in charge of the investigation which was then in progress.
which person or people
From this reading "I've heard of the government's campaign against the medical quacks who are using the mails," he introduced when we at last found the proper inspector.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Of course we know Loeb--a very slippery customer, too, with just enough science at his command to make the case against him difficult.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder whether you know a Dr. Adam Loeb?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wonder whether you know a Dr. Adam Loeb?"
