used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Robert was a great deal better, and beginning to kick against invalid restraints.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading He had an unbounded admiration for them as a class, and would have nothing to say to them as individuals that he could possibly help.
anew
From this reading Two days later they were in London again.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Robert was a great deal better, and beginning to kick against invalid restraints.
ailmentsnounUS /ˈeɪlmənts/
plural of “ailment” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Elsmere’s irrationality was an aversion to doctors, from the point of view of his own ailments.
(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 All men have their pet irrationalities.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Elsmere’s irrationality was an aversion to doctors, from the point of view of his own ailments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Robert was a great deal better, and beginning to kick against invalid restraints.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had an unbounded admiration for them as a class, and would have nothing to say to them as individuals that he could possibly help.
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Elsmere’s irrationality was an aversion to doctors, from the point of view of his own ailments.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Robert was a great deal better, and beginning to kick against invalid restraints.
(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 Robert was a great deal better, and beginning to kick against invalid restraints.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He had an unbounded admiration for them as a class, and would have nothing to say to them as individuals that he could possibly help.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had an unbounded admiration for them as a class, and would have nothing to say to them as individuals that he could possibly help.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days later they were in London again.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Robert was a great deal better, and beginning to kick against invalid restraints.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Elsmere’s irrationality was an aversion to doctors, from the point of view of his own ailments.
Elsmere's
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From this reading Elsmere’s irrationality was an aversion to doctors, from the point of view of his own ailments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had an unbounded admiration for them as a class, and would have nothing to say to them as individuals that he could possibly help.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Elsmere’s irrationality was an aversion to doctors, from the point of view of his own ailments.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Robert was a great deal better, and beginning to kick against invalid restraints.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had an unbounded admiration for them as a class, and would have nothing to say to them as individuals that he could possibly help.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All men have their pet irrationalities.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had an unbounded admiration for them as a class, and would have nothing to say to them as individuals that he could possibly help.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He had an unbounded admiration for them as a class, and would have nothing to say to them as individuals that he could possibly help.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Elsmere’s irrationality was an aversion to doctors, from the point of view of his own ailments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two days later they were in London again.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading He had an unbounded admiration for them as a class, and would have nothing to say to them as individuals that he could possibly help.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading Robert was a great deal better, and beginning to kick against invalid restraints.
irrationalities
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From this reading All men have their pet irrationalities.
irrationalitynounUS /ˌɪræʃəˈnæləti/
the state of being irrational; lacking powers of understanding
From this reading Elsmere’s irrationality was an aversion to doctors, from the point of view of his own ailments.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Robert was a great deal better, and beginning to kick against invalid restraints.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two days later they were in London again.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Two days later they were in London again.
the force of workers available
From this reading All men have their pet irrationalities.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had an unbounded admiration for them as a class, and would have nothing to say to them as individuals that he could possibly help.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Elsmere’s irrationality was an aversion to doctors, from the point of view of his own ailments.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Elsmere’s irrationality was an aversion to doctors, from the point of view of his own ailments.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading All men have their pet irrationalities.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Elsmere’s irrationality was an aversion to doctors, from the point of view of his own ailments.
by chance
From this reading He had an unbounded admiration for them as a class, and would have nothing to say to them as individuals that he could possibly help.
restraintsnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnts/
plural of “restraint” — the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading Robert was a great deal better, and beginning to kick against invalid restraints.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert was a great deal better, and beginning to kick against invalid restraints.
express in words
From this reading He had an unbounded admiration for them as a class, and would have nothing to say to them as individuals that he could possibly help.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had an unbounded admiration for them as a class, and would have nothing to say to them as individuals that he could possibly help.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elsmere’s irrationality was an aversion to doctors, from the point of view of his own ailments.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All men have their pet irrationalities.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had an unbounded admiration for them as a class, and would have nothing to say to them as individuals that he could possibly help.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two days later they were in London again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Robert was a great deal better, and beginning to kick against invalid restraints.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days later they were in London again.
unboundedadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading He had an unbounded admiration for them as a class, and would have nothing to say to them as individuals that he could possibly help.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Elsmere’s irrationality was an aversion to doctors, from the point of view of his own ailments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Robert was a great deal better, and beginning to kick against invalid restraints.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two days later they were in London again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had an unbounded admiration for them as a class, and would have nothing to say to them as individuals that he could possibly help.
