used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I would--were he such a fraud and villain as you, Dr. Mackey," was our hero's calm reply.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Then you believe I am an impostor?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Then you believe I am an impostor?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATHER AND SON--CONCLUSION.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "You will never make me believe that any of your blood flows in my veins."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I would--were he such a fraud and villain as you, Dr. Mackey," was our hero's calm reply.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "You will never make me believe that any of your blood flows in my veins."
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading "You will never make me believe that any of your blood flows in my veins."
make calm or still
From this reading "I would--were he such a fraud and villain as you, Dr. Mackey," was our hero's calm reply.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading FATHER AND SON--CONCLUSION.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
Dr
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From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER AND SON--CONCLUSION.
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading "You will never make me believe that any of your blood flows in my veins."
fraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading "I would--were he such a fraud and villain as you, Dr. Mackey," was our hero's calm reply.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I would--were he such a fraud and villain as you, Dr. Mackey," was our hero's calm reply.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "I would--were he such a fraud and villain as you, Dr. Mackey," was our hero's calm reply.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I would--were he such a fraud and villain as you, Dr. Mackey," was our hero's calm reply.
impostornounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːstər/
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
From this reading "Then you believe I am an impostor?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
Mackey
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From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
engage in
From this reading "You will never make me believe that any of your blood flows in my veins."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You will never make me believe that any of your blood flows in my veins."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You will never make me believe that any of your blood flows in my veins."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "You will never make me believe that any of your blood flows in my veins."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You will never make me believe that any of your blood flows in my veins."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I would--were he such a fraud and villain as you, Dr. Mackey," was our hero's calm reply.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I would--were he such a fraud and villain as you, Dr. Mackey," was our hero's calm reply.
reproachfullyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
express in words
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
a male human offspring
From this reading FATHER AND SON--CONCLUSION.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I would--were he such a fraud and villain as you, Dr. Mackey," was our hero's calm reply.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You will never make me believe that any of your blood flows in my veins."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then you believe I am an impostor?"
bound or secured closely
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading "You will never make me believe that any of your blood flows in my veins."
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading "I would--were he such a fraud and villain as you, Dr. Mackey," was our hero's calm reply.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I would--were he such a fraud and villain as you, Dr. Mackey," was our hero's calm reply.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I would--were he such a fraud and villain as you, Dr. Mackey," was our hero's calm reply.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will never make me believe that any of your blood flows in my veins."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Jack, do you mean to say you would put your own father in prison?" asked Dr. Mackey reproachfully, after Old Ben had tied his hands behind him.
