Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An American physician operated upon a man and removed what he called a "cyst," which he displayed with some pride to a doctor of another school.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I assured her that this was merely her point of view, and that we were well satisfied with our doctors or physicians.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading An American physician operated upon a man and removed what he called a "cyst," which he displayed with some pride to a doctor of another school.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading I assured her that this was merely her point of view, and that we were well satisfied with our doctors or physicians.

surprising greatly

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I wished to retaliate by telling my fair companion a story I had heard the day previous.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading An American physician operated upon a man and removed what he called a "cyst," which he displayed with some pride to a doctor of another school.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading I wished to retaliate by telling my fair companion a story I had heard the day previous.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure

From this reading An American physician operated upon a man and removed what he called a "cyst," which he displayed with some pride to a doctor of another school.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I wished to retaliate by telling my fair companion a story I had heard the day previous.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading An American physician operated upon a man and removed what he called a "cyst," which he displayed with some pride to a doctor of another school.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading I wished to retaliate by telling my fair companion a story I had heard the day previous.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading An American physician operated upon a man and removed what he called a "cyst," which he displayed with some pride to a doctor of another school.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I wished to retaliate by telling my fair companion a story I had heard the day previous.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I assured her that this was merely her point of view, and that we were well satisfied with our doctors or physicians.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

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From this reading "Why, man," said the latter, "that isn't a cyst; it's the man's kidney!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Why, man," said the latter, "that isn't a cyst; it's the man's kidney!"

either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine

From this reading "Why, man," said the latter, "that isn't a cyst; it's the man's kidney!"

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading "Why, man," said the latter, "that isn't a cyst; it's the man's kidney!"

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading An American physician operated upon a man and removed what he called a "cyst," which he displayed with some pride to a doctor of another school.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Why, man," said the latter, "that isn't a cyst; it's the man's kidney!"

largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

and nothing more

From this reading I assured her that this was merely her point of view, and that we were well satisfied with our doctors or physicians.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

From this reading An American physician operated upon a man and removed what he called a "cyst," which he displayed with some pride to a doctor of another school.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I assured her that this was merely her point of view, and that we were well satisfied with our doctors or physicians.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I assured her that this was merely her point of view, and that we were well satisfied with our doctors or physicians.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading An American physician operated upon a man and removed what he called a "cyst," which he displayed with some pride to a doctor of another school.

plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading I assured her that this was merely her point of view, and that we were well satisfied with our doctors or physicians.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading I assured her that this was merely her point of view, and that we were well satisfied with our doctors or physicians.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading I wished to retaliate by telling my fair companion a story I had heard the day previous.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading An American physician operated upon a man and removed what he called a "cyst," which he displayed with some pride to a doctor of another school.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading An American physician operated upon a man and removed what he called a "cyst," which he displayed with some pride to a doctor of another school.

take revenge for a perceived wrong

From this reading I wished to retaliate by telling my fair companion a story I had heard the day previous.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

filled with satisfaction

From this reading I assured her that this was merely her point of view, and that we were well satisfied with our doctors or physicians.

an educational institution

From this reading An American physician operated upon a man and removed what he called a "cyst," which he displayed with some pride to a doctor of another school.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading An American physician operated upon a man and removed what he called a "cyst," which he displayed with some pride to a doctor of another school.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading I wished to retaliate by telling my fair companion a story I had heard the day previous.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading I wished to retaliate by telling my fair companion a story I had heard the day previous.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I assured her that this was merely her point of view, and that we were well satisfied with our doctors or physicians.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading An American physician operated upon a man and removed what he called a "cyst," which he displayed with some pride to a doctor of another school.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading I assured her that this was merely her point of view, and that we were well satisfied with our doctors or physicians.

face-to-face with; literally “face to face”

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I assured her that this was merely her point of view, and that we were well satisfied with our doctors or physicians.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I assured her that this was merely her point of view, and that we were well satisfied with our doctors or physicians.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading I assured her that this was merely her point of view, and that we were well satisfied with our doctors or physicians.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I assured her that this was merely her point of view, and that we were well satisfied with our doctors or physicians.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading An American physician operated upon a man and removed what he called a "cyst," which he displayed with some pride to a doctor of another school.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading An American physician operated upon a man and removed what he called a "cyst," which he displayed with some pride to a doctor of another school.

which person or people

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, man," said the latter, "that isn't a cyst; it's the man's kidney!"

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading I wished to retaliate by telling my fair companion a story I had heard the day previous.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I assured her that this was merely her point of view, and that we were well satisfied with our doctors or physicians.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE AMERICAN DOCTOR At a dinner at Manchester in the summer I had as my _vis-a-vis_ a delightful young American, who, among other things, said to me: "It is astonishing to me that so many of your people live long, considering the ignorance of your doctors."