used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You surprise me, Dr. Horton," the other began vigorously, commanding a splendid appearance of injured amazement.
(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 "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading "You surprise me, Dr. Horton," the other began vigorously, commanding a splendid appearance of injured amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "You surprise me, Dr. Horton," the other began vigorously, commanding a splendid appearance of injured amazement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Put that rag back in your left-hand vest pocket where you got it," growled the senior physician as he picked up his hat.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Put that rag back in your left-hand vest pocket where you got it," growled the senior physician as he picked up his hat.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "You surprise me, Dr. Horton," the other began vigorously, commanding a splendid appearance of injured amazement.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
lacking funds
From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
can't
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From this reading "You may work your smart-Alec tricks with the poor natives round here—but you can’t come it on me.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You may work your smart-Alec tricks with the poor natives round here—but you can’t come it on me.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading "You surprise me, Dr. Horton," the other began vigorously, commanding a splendid appearance of injured amazement.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
don't
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From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
Dr
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From this reading "You surprise me, Dr. Horton," the other began vigorously, commanding a splendid appearance of injured amazement.
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading "Put that rag back in your left-hand vest pocket where you got it," growled the senior physician as he picked up his hat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "Put that rag back in your left-hand vest pocket where you got it," growled the senior physician as he picked up his hat.
haven't
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From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You may work your smart-Alec tricks with the poor natives round here—but you can’t come it on me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Put that rag back in your left-hand vest pocket where you got it," growled the senior physician as he picked up his hat.
Horton
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From this reading "You surprise me, Dr. Horton," the other began vigorously, commanding a splendid appearance of injured amazement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading "You surprise me, Dr. Horton," the other began vigorously, commanding a splendid appearance of injured amazement.
insinuateverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪt/
introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Put that rag back in your left-hand vest pocket where you got it," growled the senior physician as he picked up his hat.
left-handadjectiveUS /ˌleftˈhænd/
intended for the left hand
From this reading "Put that rag back in your left-hand vest pocket where you got it," growled the senior physician as he picked up his hat.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You may work your smart-Alec tricks with the poor natives round here—but you can’t come it on me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You surprise me, Dr. Horton," the other began vigorously, commanding a splendid appearance of injured amazement.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading "You may work your smart-Alec tricks with the poor natives round here—but you can’t come it on me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You surprise me, Dr. Horton," the other began vigorously, commanding a splendid appearance of injured amazement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You may work your smart-Alec tricks with the poor natives round here—but you can’t come it on me.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "You surprise me, Dr. Horton," the other began vigorously, commanding a splendid appearance of injured amazement.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Put that rag back in your left-hand vest pocket where you got it," growled the senior physician as he picked up his hat.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "Put that rag back in your left-hand vest pocket where you got it," growled the senior physician as he picked up his hat.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "You may work your smart-Alec tricks with the poor natives round here—but you can’t come it on me.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
ragnounUS /ræɡ/
a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading "Put that rag back in your left-hand vest pocket where you got it," growled the senior physician as he picked up his hat.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "You may work your smart-Alec tricks with the poor natives round here—but you can’t come it on me.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading "Put that rag back in your left-hand vest pocket where you got it," growled the senior physician as he picked up his hat.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
smart-Alec
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From this reading "You may work your smart-Alec tricks with the poor natives round here—but you can’t come it on me.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "You surprise me, Dr. Horton," the other began vigorously, commanding a splendid appearance of injured amazement.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "You surprise me, Dr. Horton," the other began vigorously, commanding a splendid appearance of injured amazement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading "You may work your smart-Alec tricks with the poor natives round here—but you can’t come it on me.
hard to endure
From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Put that rag back in your left-hand vest pocket where you got it," growled the senior physician as he picked up his hat.
precisely as stated
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading "Put that rag back in your left-hand vest pocket where you got it," growled the senior physician as he picked up his hat.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading "You surprise me, Dr. Horton," the other began vigorously, commanding a splendid appearance of injured amazement.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "You don’t mean to insinuate that I put part of the fee in my pocket, do you?" he demanded, striking a martial attitude, and inwardly very proud of the way he had changed the scent.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Put that rag back in your left-hand vest pocket where you got it," growled the senior physician as he picked up his hat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You may work your smart-Alec tricks with the poor natives round here—but you can’t come it on me.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "You may work your smart-Alec tricks with the poor natives round here—but you can’t come it on me.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
you're
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From this reading "You go to the devil," broke in the specialist, trying to look angry; "you think you’re infernal smart, don’t you?—but you haven’t got all the brains in the world."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Put that rag back in your left-hand vest pocket where you got it," growled the senior physician as he picked up his hat.
