used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The thing was a coincidence, by which his silly doubtings mingled with some more serious physical ailment.
Abbott's
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From this reading But, whatever the cause, in those hot days immediately succeeding Cosmo’s secret visit to Abbott’s office, it was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
how long something has existed
From this reading Strong Englishmen, even in age, will not suffer in body (I think) through any mere disquiet of the mind.
ailmentnounUS /ˈeɪlmənt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading The thing was a coincidence, by which his silly doubtings mingled with some more serious physical ailment.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Strong Englishmen, even in age, will not suffer in body (I think) through any mere disquiet of the mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first a chill, or perhaps a passing weakness, confined him to the house.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Strong Englishmen, even in age, will not suffer in body (I think) through any mere disquiet of the mind.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading It was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, whatever the cause, in those hot days immediately succeeding Cosmo’s secret visit to Abbott’s office, it was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The thing was a coincidence, by which his silly doubtings mingled with some more serious physical ailment.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But, whatever the cause, in those hot days immediately succeeding Cosmo’s secret visit to Abbott’s office, it was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading At first a chill, or perhaps a passing weakness, confined him to the house.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading The thing was a coincidence, by which his silly doubtings mingled with some more serious physical ailment.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading At first a chill, or perhaps a passing weakness, confined him to the house.
Cosmo'snounUS /ˈkɑːzmoʊz/
possessive form of “cosmos” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But, whatever the cause, in those hot days immediately succeeding Cosmo’s secret visit to Abbott’s office, it was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But, whatever the cause, in those hot days immediately succeeding Cosmo’s secret visit to Abbott’s office, it was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
disquietnounUS /dɪˈskwaɪət/
a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
From this reading Strong Englishmen, even in age, will not suffer in body (I think) through any mere disquiet of the mind.
doubtings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The thing was a coincidence, by which his silly doubtings mingled with some more serious physical ailment.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Strong Englishmen, even in age, will not suffer in body (I think) through any mere disquiet of the mind.
divisible by two
From this reading Strong Englishmen, even in age, will not suffer in body (I think) through any mere disquiet of the mind.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first a chill, or perhaps a passing weakness, confined him to the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first a chill, or perhaps a passing weakness, confined him to the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The thing was a coincidence, by which his silly doubtings mingled with some more serious physical ailment.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading But, whatever the cause, in those hot days immediately succeeding Cosmo’s secret visit to Abbott’s office, it was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At first a chill, or perhaps a passing weakness, confined him to the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Strong Englishmen, even in age, will not suffer in body (I think) through any mere disquiet of the mind.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But, whatever the cause, in those hot days immediately succeeding Cosmo’s secret visit to Abbott’s office, it was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Strong Englishmen, even in age, will not suffer in body (I think) through any mere disquiet of the mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Strong Englishmen, even in age, will not suffer in body (I think) through any mere disquiet of the mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Strong Englishmen, even in age, will not suffer in body (I think) through any mere disquiet of the mind.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The thing was a coincidence, by which his silly doubtings mingled with some more serious physical ailment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The thing was a coincidence, by which his silly doubtings mingled with some more serious physical ailment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Strong Englishmen, even in age, will not suffer in body (I think) through any mere disquiet of the mind.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading But, whatever the cause, in those hot days immediately succeeding Cosmo’s secret visit to Abbott’s office, it was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At first a chill, or perhaps a passing weakness, confined him to the house.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading At first a chill, or perhaps a passing weakness, confined him to the house.
by chance
From this reading At first a chill, or perhaps a passing weakness, confined him to the house.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading The thing was a coincidence, by which his silly doubtings mingled with some more serious physical ailment.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading But, whatever the cause, in those hot days immediately succeeding Cosmo’s secret visit to Abbott’s office, it was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The thing was a coincidence, by which his silly doubtings mingled with some more serious physical ailment.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading The thing was a coincidence, by which his silly doubtings mingled with some more serious physical ailment.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The thing was a coincidence, by which his silly doubtings mingled with some more serious physical ailment.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Strong Englishmen, even in age, will not suffer in body (I think) through any mere disquiet of the mind.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading But, whatever the cause, in those hot days immediately succeeding Cosmo’s secret visit to Abbott’s office, it was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Strong Englishmen, even in age, will not suffer in body (I think) through any mere disquiet of the mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Strong Englishmen, even in age, will not suffer in body (I think) through any mere disquiet of the mind.
a special situation
From this reading The thing was a coincidence, by which his silly doubtings mingled with some more serious physical ailment.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Strong Englishmen, even in age, will not suffer in body (I think) through any mere disquiet of the mind.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But, whatever the cause, in those hot days immediately succeeding Cosmo’s secret visit to Abbott’s office, it was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Strong Englishmen, even in age, will not suffer in body (I think) through any mere disquiet of the mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, whatever the cause, in those hot days immediately succeeding Cosmo’s secret visit to Abbott’s office, it was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But, whatever the cause, in those hot days immediately succeeding Cosmo’s secret visit to Abbott’s office, it was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading At first a chill, or perhaps a passing weakness, confined him to the house.
(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 It was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading But, whatever the cause, in those hot days immediately succeeding Cosmo’s secret visit to Abbott’s office, it was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The thing was a coincidence, by which his silly doubtings mingled with some more serious physical ailment.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Strong Englishmen, even in age, will not suffer in body (I think) through any mere disquiet of the mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not altogether well with Mr Burden.
