used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Dr. Scain and I agree as to that.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading MISS LIGGETT: “He was always believing that an evil spirit was trying to choke him, doctor.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MISS LIGGETT: “He was always believing that an evil spirit was trying to choke him, doctor.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. Scain and I agree as to that.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dr. Scain and I agree as to that.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading MAJOR: “Yes, I know—association of ideas.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading MISS LIGGETT: “He was always believing that an evil spirit was trying to choke him, doctor.”
an occurrence of something
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
chokeverbUS /tʃoʊk/
breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion
From this reading MISS LIGGETT: “He was always believing that an evil spirit was trying to choke him, doctor.”
chronicadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading MISS LIGGETT: “He was always believing that an evil spirit was trying to choke him, doctor.”
DR
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From this reading DR.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading MISS LIGGETT: “He was always believing that an evil spirit was trying to choke him, doctor.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MISS LIGGETT: “He was always believing that an evil spirit was trying to choke him, doctor.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MISS LIGGETT: “He was always believing that an evil spirit was trying to choke him, doctor.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MAJOR: “Yes, I know—association of ideas.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading MAJOR: “Yes, I know—association of ideas.
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading MAJOR: “Yes, I know—association of ideas.
LIGGETT
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From this reading MISS LIGGETT: “He was always believing that an evil spirit was trying to choke him, doctor.”
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading MAJOR: “Yes, I know—association of ideas.
malnutritionnounUS /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/
a state of poor nutrition; can result from insufficient or excessive or unbalanced diet or from inability to absorb foods
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS LIGGETT: “He was always believing that an evil spirit was trying to choke him, doctor.”
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAJOR: “Yes, I know—association of ideas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
express in words
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
Scain
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From this reading Dr. Scain and I agree as to that.
and nothing more
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading MISS LIGGETT: “He was always believing that an evil spirit was trying to choke him, doctor.”
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
subconsciousadjectiveUS /səbˈkɑːnʃəs/
just below the level of consciousness
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MISS LIGGETT: “He was always believing that an evil spirit was trying to choke him, doctor.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISS LIGGETT: “He was always believing that an evil spirit was trying to choke him, doctor.”
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
hard to endure
From this reading MISS LIGGETT: “He was always believing that an evil spirit was trying to choke him, doctor.”
tuberculosisnounUS /təˌbɜːrkjəˈloʊsɪs/
infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS LIGGETT: “He was always believing that an evil spirit was trying to choke him, doctor.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had a bad case of chronic tuberculosis of the throat, with accompanying malnutrition, due to the effect of the throat on the stomach; and his notion about evil spirits pursuing him and trying to choke him was simply due to an innate tendency on the part of the subconscious mind to join things together—any notion, say, with any pain.
an affirmative
From this reading MAJOR: “Yes, I know—association of ideas.
