used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Pritchard’s case, I consider Dr. Paterson did all he reasonably could by refusing a certificate for Mrs. Taylor and sending that uncommonly disquieting letter to the Registrar.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
(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 In Pritchard’s case, I consider Dr. Paterson did all he reasonably could by refusing a certificate for Mrs. Taylor and sending that uncommonly disquieting letter to the Registrar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In Pritchard’s case, I consider Dr. Paterson did all he reasonably could by refusing a certificate for Mrs. Taylor and sending that uncommonly disquieting letter to the Registrar.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
certificatenounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading In Pritchard’s case, I consider Dr. Paterson did all he reasonably could by refusing a certificate for Mrs. Taylor and sending that uncommonly disquieting letter to the Registrar.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
deem to be
From this reading In Pritchard’s case, I consider Dr. Paterson did all he reasonably could by refusing a certificate for Mrs. Taylor and sending that uncommonly disquieting letter to the Registrar.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In Pritchard’s case, I consider Dr. Paterson did all he reasonably could by refusing a certificate for Mrs. Taylor and sending that uncommonly disquieting letter to the Registrar.
couldn't
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From this reading He couldn’t help the man’s being a fool.
dearly loved
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In Pritchard’s case, I consider Dr. Paterson did all he reasonably could by refusing a certificate for Mrs. Taylor and sending that uncommonly disquieting letter to the Registrar.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading In Pritchard’s case, I consider Dr. Paterson did all he reasonably could by refusing a certificate for Mrs. Taylor and sending that uncommonly disquieting letter to the Registrar.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
doesn't
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From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
Dr
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From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading He couldn’t help the man’s being a fool.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading They may get into frightful trouble.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They may get into frightful trouble.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He couldn’t help the man’s being a fool.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In Pritchard’s case, I consider Dr. Paterson did all he reasonably could by refusing a certificate for Mrs. Taylor and sending that uncommonly disquieting letter to the Registrar.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They may get into frightful trouble.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He couldn’t help the man’s being a fool.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They may get into frightful trouble.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
monoclenounUS /ˈmɑː.nə.kəl/
A single round eyeglass kept in position by the muscles around the eye, worn by gentleman aristocrats.
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In Pritchard’s case, I consider Dr. Paterson did all he reasonably could by refusing a certificate for Mrs. Taylor and sending that uncommonly disquieting letter to the Registrar.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
of an obscure nature
From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
PatersonnounUS /ˈpætərsən/
American Revolutionary leader (born in Ireland) who was a member of the Constitutional Convention (1745-1806)
From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
Pritchard
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From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
Pritchard's
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From this reading In Pritchard’s case, I consider Dr. Paterson did all he reasonably could by refusing a certificate for Mrs. Taylor and sending that uncommonly disquieting letter to the Registrar.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading In Pritchard’s case, I consider Dr. Paterson did all he reasonably could by refusing a certificate for Mrs. Taylor and sending that uncommonly disquieting letter to the Registrar.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading In Pritchard’s case, I consider Dr. Paterson did all he reasonably could by refusing a certificate for Mrs. Taylor and sending that uncommonly disquieting letter to the Registrar.
Reg
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From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
RegistrarnounUS /ˈredʒɪstrɑːr/
a person employed to keep a record of the owners of stocks and bonds issued by the company
From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading In Pritchard’s case, I consider Dr. Paterson did all he reasonably could by refusing a certificate for Mrs. Taylor and sending that uncommonly disquieting letter to the Registrar.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading In Pritchard’s case, I consider Dr. Paterson did all he reasonably could by refusing a certificate for Mrs. Taylor and sending that uncommonly disquieting letter to the Registrar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In Pritchard’s case, I consider Dr. Paterson did all he reasonably could by refusing a certificate for Mrs. Taylor and sending that uncommonly disquieting letter to the Registrar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They may get into frightful trouble.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
a source of difficulty
From this reading They may get into frightful trouble.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading In Pritchard’s case, I consider Dr. Paterson did all he reasonably could by refusing a certificate for Mrs. Taylor and sending that uncommonly disquieting letter to the Registrar.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_The death was certainly sudden, unexpected, and to me mysterious._” _Letter from Dr. Paterson to the Registrar in the case of Reg. v.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Pritchard_ “But if he thought the woman was being murdered—” “My dear Charles,” said the young man with the monocle, “it doesn’t do for people, especially doctors, to go about ‘thinking’ things.
