used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was unmarried, and lived in a large house in Harley Street, where he saw many patients daily.
all-roundadjective
many-sided
From this reading Rumsey was not only a clever, all-round man, but he was also a specialist.
in addition
From this reading Rumsey was not only a clever, all-round man, but he was also a specialist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was unmarried, and lived in a large house in Harley Street, where he saw many patients daily.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur Rumsey, M.D., F.R.C.S., was one of the most remarkable men of his time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rumsey was not only a clever, all-round man, but he was also a specialist.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Arthur Rumsey, M.D., F.R.C.S., was one of the most remarkable men of his time.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Rumsey was not only a clever, all-round man, but he was also a specialist.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Arthur Rumsey, M.D., F.R.C.S., was one of the most remarkable men of his time.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading He was unmarried, and lived in a large house in Harley Street, where he saw many patients daily.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading Arthur Rumsey, M.D., F.R.C.S., was one of the most remarkable men of his time.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
Harley
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From this reading He was unmarried, and lived in a large house in Harley Street, where he saw many patients daily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was unmarried, and lived in a large house in Harley Street, where he saw many patients daily.
not accessible to view
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arthur Rumsey, M.D., F.R.C.S., was one of the most remarkable men of his time.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
hourlyadjectiveUS /ˈaʊrli/
occurring every hour or payable by the hour
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was unmarried, and lived in a large house in Harley Street, where he saw many patients daily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was unmarried, and lived in a large house in Harley Street, where he saw many patients daily.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was unmarried, and lived in a large house in Harley Street, where he saw many patients daily.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He was unmarried, and lived in a large house in Harley Street, where he saw many patients daily.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Arthur Rumsey, M.D., F.R.C.S., was one of the most remarkable men of his time.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Rumsey was not only a clever, all-round man, but he was also a specialist.
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 He was unmarried, and lived in a large house in Harley Street, where he saw many patients daily.
meaningsnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋz/
plural of “meaning” — the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
the force of workers available
From this reading Arthur Rumsey, M.D., F.R.C.S., was one of the most remarkable men of his time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Arthur Rumsey, M.D., F.R.C.S., was one of the most remarkable men of his time.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rumsey was not only a clever, all-round man, but he was also a specialist.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arthur Rumsey, M.D., F.R.C.S., was one of the most remarkable men of his time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Arthur Rumsey, M.D., F.R.C.S., was one of the most remarkable men of his time.
and nothing more
From this reading Rumsey was not only a clever, all-round man, but he was also a specialist.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading He was unmarried, and lived in a large house in Harley Street, where he saw many patients daily.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading Arthur Rumsey, M.D., F.R.C.S., was one of the most remarkable men of his time.
unusual or striking
From this reading Arthur Rumsey, M.D., F.R.C.S., was one of the most remarkable men of his time.
renderingsnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋz/
plural of “rendering” — a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
Rumsey
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From this reading Arthur Rumsey, M.D., F.R.C.S., was one of the most remarkable men of his time.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Arthur Rumsey, M.D., F.R.C.S., was one of the most remarkable men of his time.
cut with a saw
From this reading He was unmarried, and lived in a large house in Harley Street, where he saw many patients daily.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading Rumsey was not only a clever, all-round man, but he was also a specialist.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He was unmarried, and lived in a large house in Harley Street, where he saw many patients daily.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arthur Rumsey, M.D., F.R.C.S., was one of the most remarkable men of his time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Arthur Rumsey, M.D., F.R.C.S., was one of the most remarkable men of his time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading He was unmarried, and lived in a large house in Harley Street, where he saw many patients daily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arthur Rumsey, M.D., F.R.C.S., was one of the most remarkable men of his time.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was unmarried, and lived in a large house in Harley Street, where he saw many patients daily.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was on the staff of more than one of the big London hospitals, and one or two mornings in each week had to be devoted to this public service, which occupies so much of the life of a busy and popular doctor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The word nerve--that queer complex word, with its many hidden meanings, its daily and hourly fresh renderings--that word, which belongs especially to the end of our century, he seized with a grip of psychological intensity, and made it his principal study.
