ailmentsnounUS /ˈeɪlmənts/
plural of “ailment” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "_Bronchitis and phlebitis,_" he wrote, "_are not as pretty as they sound, although your garden amused me very much.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading "_Bronchitis and phlebitis,_" he wrote, "_are not as pretty as they sound, although your garden amused me very much.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She guessed that he was still suffering, and was not up to writing at any length.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She guessed that he was still suffering, and was not up to writing at any length.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "_Bronchitis and phlebitis,_" he wrote, "_are not as pretty as they sound, although your garden amused me very much.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "_Bronchitis and phlebitis,_" he wrote, "_are not as pretty as they sound, although your garden amused me very much.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She guessed that he was still suffering, and was not up to writing at any length.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss McPherson would be happy in it, that's certain.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Stephen's letter in reply to Madame Claire's last was brief.
BronchitisnounUS /brɑːŋˈkaɪtəs/
inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
From this reading "_Bronchitis and phlebitis,_" he wrote, "_are not as pretty as they sound, although your garden amused me very much.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Miss McPherson would be happy in it, that's certain.
Claire's
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From this reading Stephen's letter in reply to Madame Claire's last was brief.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading "_Bronchitis and phlebitis,_" he wrote, "_are not as pretty as they sound, although your garden amused me very much.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading She guessed that he was still suffering, and was not up to writing at any length.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Miss McPherson would be happy in it, that's certain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She guessed that he was still suffering, and was not up to writing at any length.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
I'm
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From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stephen's letter in reply to Madame Claire's last was brief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss McPherson would be happy in it, that's certain.
JocknounUS /dʒɑːk/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
immediately past
From this reading Stephen's letter in reply to Madame Claire's last was brief.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading She guessed that he was still suffering, and was not up to writing at any length.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Stephen's letter in reply to Madame Claire's last was brief.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Stephen's letter in reply to Madame Claire's last was brief.
McPhersonnounUS /məkˈfɜːrsən/
United States evangelist (born in Canada) noted for her extravagant religious services (1890-1944)
From this reading Miss McPherson would be happy in it, that's certain.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "_Bronchitis and phlebitis,_" he wrote, "_are not as pretty as they sound, although your garden amused me very much.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss McPherson would be happy in it, that's certain.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "_Bronchitis and phlebitis,_" he wrote, "_are not as pretty as they sound, although your garden amused me very much.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She guessed that he was still suffering, and was not up to writing at any length.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
phlebitisnounUS /fləˈbaɪtɪs/
inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)
From this reading "_Bronchitis and phlebitis,_" he wrote, "_are not as pretty as they sound, although your garden amused me very much.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "_Bronchitis and phlebitis,_" he wrote, "_are not as pretty as they sound, although your garden amused me very much.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Stephen's letter in reply to Madame Claire's last was brief.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She guessed that he was still suffering, and was not up to writing at any length.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "_Bronchitis and phlebitis,_" he wrote, "_are not as pretty as they sound, although your garden amused me very much.
Stephen'snounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Stephen's letter in reply to Madame Claire's last was brief.
not in physical motion
From this reading She guessed that he was still suffering, and was not up to writing at any length.
a state of acute pain
From this reading She guessed that he was still suffering, and was not up to writing at any length.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She guessed that he was still suffering, and was not up to writing at any length.
that's
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From this reading Miss McPherson would be happy in it, that's certain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_Bronchitis and phlebitis,_" he wrote, "_are not as pretty as they sound, although your garden amused me very much.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stephen's letter in reply to Madame Claire's last was brief.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She guessed that he was still suffering, and was not up to writing at any length.
precisely as stated
From this reading "_Bronchitis and phlebitis,_" he wrote, "_are not as pretty as they sound, although your garden amused me very much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stephen's letter in reply to Madame Claire's last was brief.
Wetherby
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From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
at the time that
From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
who's
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From this reading When I'm feeling better I see her casting longing glances at old Jock Wetherby, who's got more ailments than the doctors can put names to.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Miss McPherson would be happy in it, that's certain.
the act of creating written works
From this reading She guessed that he was still suffering, and was not up to writing at any length.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "_Bronchitis and phlebitis,_" he wrote, "_are not as pretty as they sound, although your garden amused me very much.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "_Bronchitis and phlebitis,_" he wrote, "_are not as pretty as they sound, although your garden amused me very much.
