used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
certificatenounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
cocainenounUS /koʊˈkeɪn/
a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading “I suppose, doctor, you have no doubt as to your conclusion?”
correctnessnounUS /kərˈektnəs/
conformity to fact or truth
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
diagnosisnounUS /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsəs/
identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “I suppose, doctor, you have no doubt as to your conclusion?”
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
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From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
dénouement
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From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I suppose, doctor, you have no doubt as to your conclusion?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
make reference to
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
not any; not one
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
not one, and not any
From this reading “None whatever.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
express in words
From this reading What, every one wondered, would Emerson say to this?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose, doctor, you have no doubt as to your conclusion?”
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though the evidence of French ought to have prepared every one for such a _dénouement_, there was a gasp of surprise at this cold, precise statement.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What, every one wondered, would Emerson say to this?
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading “None whatever.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was only a few minutes since Dr. Emerson had been heard to testify that he had given a certificate of death from heart disease without mention of cocaine, and that he had no doubt as to the correctness of his diagnosis.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading What, every one wondered, would Emerson say to this?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What, every one wondered, would Emerson say to this?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I suppose, doctor, you have no doubt as to your conclusion?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I suppose, doctor, you have no doubt as to your conclusion?”
