used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
for the reason that
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is hard to see why he should have been put out with her, who had done nothing to deserve it.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading It is hard to see why he should have been put out with her, who had done nothing to deserve it.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It is hard to see why he should have been put out with her, who had done nothing to deserve it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Perhaps I should have said that the professor was out of sorts with four persons in particular.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading The fourth person was Sally.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
GalennounUS /ˈɡeɪlən/
Greek anatomist whose theories formed the basis of European medicine until the Renaissance (circa 130-200)
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Professor Ladue was rather more out of sorts with the world in general than was usual on such occasions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is hard to see why he should have been put out with her, who had done nothing to deserve it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps I should have said that the professor was out of sorts with four persons in particular.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Perhaps I should have said that the professor was out of sorts with four persons in particular.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Professor Ladue was rather more out of sorts with the world in general than was usual on such occasions.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is hard to see why he should have been put out with her, who had done nothing to deserve it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is hard to see why he should have been put out with her, who had done nothing to deserve it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
Ladue
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From this reading Professor Ladue was rather more out of sorts with the world in general than was usual on such occasions.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Professor Ladue was rather more out of sorts with the world in general than was usual on such occasions.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It is hard to see why he should have been put out with her, who had done nothing to deserve it.
something you have to do
From this reading Professor Ladue was rather more out of sorts with the world in general than was usual on such occasions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Professor Ladue was rather more out of sorts with the world in general than was usual on such occasions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Professor Ladue was rather more out of sorts with the world in general than was usual on such occasions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Professor Ladue was rather more out of sorts with the world in general than was usual on such occasions.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps I should have said that the professor was out of sorts with four persons in particular.
a human being
From this reading The fourth person was Sally.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Perhaps I should have said that the professor was out of sorts with four persons in particular.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Professor Ladue was rather more out of sorts with the world in general than was usual on such occasions.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is hard to see why he should have been put out with her, who had done nothing to deserve it.
on the contrary
From this reading Professor Ladue was rather more out of sorts with the world in general than was usual on such occasions.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Perhaps I should have said that the professor was out of sorts with four persons in particular.
witty remark
From this reading The fourth person was Sally.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is hard to see why he should have been put out with her, who had done nothing to deserve it.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Perhaps I should have said that the professor was out of sorts with four persons in particular.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Professor Ladue was rather more out of sorts with the world in general than was usual on such occasions.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Professor Ladue was rather more out of sorts with the world in general than was usual on such occasions.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Professor Ladue was rather more out of sorts with the world in general than was usual on such occasions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Professor Ladue was rather more out of sorts with the world in general than was usual on such occasions.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Professor Ladue was rather more out of sorts with the world in general than was usual on such occasions.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Professor Ladue was rather more out of sorts with the world in general than was usual on such occasions.
(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 He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
which person or people
From this reading It is hard to see why he should have been put out with her, who had done nothing to deserve it.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It is hard to see why he should have been put out with her, who had done nothing to deserve it.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Professor Ladue was rather more out of sorts with the world in general than was usual on such occasions.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Professor Ladue was rather more out of sorts with the world in general than was usual on such occasions.
wreakverbUS /riːk/
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
From this reading He was very much out of sorts with the world in general and with three of its inhabitants in particular: with his wife, because he was unable, for reasons which Fox had made clear to him in a very short time, to wreak his ill temper upon her; with Fox, because he had succeeded so well in making those reasons clear; and with Doctor Galen, because he was sure that the doctor was attending Mrs. Ladue.
