used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WHIM OF LADY OSWALD'S.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The medical body, as a whole, is differently estimated by the world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
benefactornounUS /ˈbenəfæktər/
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
biasnounUS /ˈbaɪəs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The medical body, as a whole, is differently estimated by the world.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The medical body, as a whole, is differently estimated by the world.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It is possible that each has in a degree cause for this, so far as he judges by his own experience.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It is possible that each has in a degree cause for this, so far as he judges by his own experience.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading The medical body, as a whole, is differently estimated by the world.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It is possible that each has in a degree cause for this, so far as he judges by his own experience.
estimatedverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtəd/
past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading The medical body, as a whole, is differently estimated by the world.
estimatorsnounUS /eˈstɪmətərz/
plural of “estimator” — an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
exercisingnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzɪŋ/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It is possible that each has in a degree cause for this, so far as he judges by his own experience.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is possible that each has in a degree cause for this, so far as he judges by his own experience.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is possible that each has in a degree cause for this, so far as he judges by his own experience.
the quality of being humane
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
of great significance or value
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The medical body, as a whole, is differently estimated by the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading It is possible that each has in a degree cause for this, so far as he judges by his own experience.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A WHIM OF LADY OSWALD'S.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading The medical body, as a whole, is differently estimated by the world.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
not any; not one
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WHIM OF LADY OSWALD'S.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
OSWALD'SnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːldz/
possessive form of “oswald” — United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading A WHIM OF LADY OSWALD'S.
others
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From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is possible that each has in a degree cause for this, so far as he judges by his own experience.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is possible that each has in a degree cause for this, so far as he judges by his own experience.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The medical body, as a whole, is differently estimated by the world.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is possible that each has in a degree cause for this, so far as he judges by his own experience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
precisely as stated
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Some look down upon it, others look up to it; and their own position in the scale of society has no bearing or bias on the views of the estimators.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
in or to any place at all
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
WHIMnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading A WHIM OF LADY OSWALD'S.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The medical body, as a whole, is differently estimated by the world.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The medical body, as a whole, is differently estimated by the world.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading It may be that a nobleman will bow to the worth and value of the physician, will regard him as a benefactor of mankind, exercising that calling of all others most important to the welfare of humanity; while a man very far down in the world's social ladder will despise the doctor wherever he sees him.
