used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The exercise of his sixth sense never affected his gay personality.
AmidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
CAZENOVE
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From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The exercise of his sixth sense never affected his gay personality.
expositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The exercise of his sixth sense never affected his gay personality.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
of great significance or value
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
Karl's
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From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
Mahatmalike
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From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
come together
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The exercise of his sixth sense never affected his gay personality.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
NORA
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From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
go across or through
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
a person who requires medical care
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
perplexities
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From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading The exercise of his sixth sense never affected his gay personality.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
prominentlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmənəntli/
in a prominent way
From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
with speed
From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
raillerynoun
light teasing repartee
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The exercise of his sixth sense never affected his gay personality.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading The exercise of his sixth sense never affected his gay personality.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
at the time that
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Oh, come now!” he cried with ready raillery, “when a patient describes his symptoms to a doctor he does not pass to the next stage and name his disease.”
a late time of life
From this reading Amidst present perplexities and the confusion of quickly gathering memories of earlier years, there was one distinctive characteristic of Karl’s Mahatmalike faculty which stood out prominently.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I MEET NORA CAZENOVE “Having carried what may be termed your technical exposition so far, why do you stop short at the really important issue?”
