used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I don’t believe there’s the slightest reason for supposing that there was anything odd about the Dawson woman’s death.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “You’ve got an official mind, Charles,” replied his friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You’ve nothing to go on but a conceited young doctor’s opinion and a lot of silly gossip.”
any thing at all
From this reading “I don’t believe there’s the slightest reason for supposing that there was anything odd about the Dawson woman’s death.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I don’t believe there’s the slightest reason for supposing that there was anything odd about the Dawson woman’s death.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading “Your official passion for evidence is gradually sapping your brilliant intellect and smothering your instincts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You’ve nothing to go on but a conceited young doctor’s opinion and a lot of silly gossip.”
ChapmannounUS /ˈtʃæpmən/
United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading “You’ve got an official mind, Charles,” replied his friend.
conceitedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːtəd/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading You’ve nothing to go on but a conceited young doctor’s opinion and a lot of silly gossip.”
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading “I don’t believe there’s the slightest reason for supposing that there was anything odd about the Dawson woman’s death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “I don’t believe there’s the slightest reason for supposing that there was anything odd about the Dawson woman’s death.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading You’ve nothing to go on but a conceited young doctor’s opinion and a lot of silly gossip.”
don't
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From this reading “I don’t believe there’s the slightest reason for supposing that there was anything odd about the Dawson woman’s death.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading “Your official passion for evidence is gradually sapping your brilliant intellect and smothering your instincts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I don’t believe there’s the slightest reason for supposing that there was anything odd about the Dawson woman’s death.
set up or found
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “You’ve got an official mind, Charles,” replied his friend.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You’ve nothing to go on but a conceited young doctor’s opinion and a lot of silly gossip.”
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading You’ve nothing to go on but a conceited young doctor’s opinion and a lot of silly gossip.”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “You’ve got an official mind, Charles,” replied his friend.
in a gradual manner
From this reading “Your official passion for evidence is gradually sapping your brilliant intellect and smothering your instincts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “You’ve got an official mind, Charles,” replied his friend.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading “Your official passion for evidence is gradually sapping your brilliant intellect and smothering your instincts.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading “Your official passion for evidence is gradually sapping your brilliant intellect and smothering your instincts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Your official passion for evidence is gradually sapping your brilliant intellect and smothering your instincts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading You’ve nothing to go on but a conceited young doctor’s opinion and a lot of silly gossip.”
mare'snounUS /merz/
possessive form of “mare” — female equine animal
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “You’ve got an official mind, Charles,” replied his friend.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading You’ve nothing to go on but a conceited young doctor’s opinion and a lot of silly gossip.”
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
not divisible by two
From this reading “I don’t believe there’s the slightest reason for supposing that there was anything odd about the Dawson woman’s death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You’ve nothing to go on but a conceited young doctor’s opinion and a lot of silly gossip.”
having official authority or sanction
From this reading “You’ve got an official mind, Charles,” replied his friend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You’ve nothing to go on but a conceited young doctor’s opinion and a lot of silly gossip.”
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading You’ve nothing to go on but a conceited young doctor’s opinion and a lot of silly gossip.”
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading “Your official passion for evidence is gradually sapping your brilliant intellect and smothering your instincts.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “I don’t believe there’s the slightest reason for supposing that there was anything odd about the Dawson woman’s death.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “You’ve got an official mind, Charles,” replied his friend.
sappingverbUS /ˈsæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “sap” — deplete
From this reading “Your official passion for evidence is gradually sapping your brilliant intellect and smothering your instincts.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading You’ve nothing to go on but a conceited young doctor’s opinion and a lot of silly gossip.”
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading “I don’t believe there’s the slightest reason for supposing that there was anything odd about the Dawson woman’s death.
smotheringadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərɪŋ/
causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat
From this reading “Your official passion for evidence is gradually sapping your brilliant intellect and smothering your instincts.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading “I don’t believe there’s the slightest reason for supposing that there was anything odd about the Dawson woman’s death.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I don’t believe there’s the slightest reason for supposing that there was anything odd about the Dawson woman’s death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I don’t believe there’s the slightest reason for supposing that there was anything odd about the Dawson woman’s death.
there's
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From this reading “I don’t believe there’s the slightest reason for supposing that there was anything odd about the Dawson woman’s death.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You’ve nothing to go on but a conceited young doctor’s opinion and a lot of silly gossip.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I don’t believe there’s the slightest reason for supposing that there was anything odd about the Dawson woman’s death.
Widow'snounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
Wimsey
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From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “I don’t believe there’s the slightest reason for supposing that there was anything odd about the Dawson woman’s death.
but in spite of that
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
you've
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From this reading “_Blood, though it sleep a time, yet never dies._” Chapman, _The Widow’s Tears_ “You know, Wimsey, I think you’ve found a mare’s nest,” objected Mr. Parker.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading You’ve nothing to go on but a conceited young doctor’s opinion and a lot of silly gossip.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your official passion for evidence is gradually sapping your brilliant intellect and smothering your instincts.
