used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From early childhood I had been subject to a peculiar malady.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I say malady for want of a better and truer word, for my condition had never been one of physical or mental suffering.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From early childhood I had been subject to a peculiar malady.
(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 I say malady for want of a better and truer word, for my condition had never been one of physical or mental suffering.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "I'll note you in my book of memory."--SHAKESPEARE.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading From early childhood I had been subject to a peculiar malady.
a state at a particular time
From this reading I say malady for want of a better and truer word, for my condition had never been one of physical or mental suffering.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading From early childhood I had been subject to a peculiar malady.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I say malady for want of a better and truer word, for my condition had never been one of physical or mental suffering.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From early childhood I had been subject to a peculiar malady.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading WHO GOES THERE?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From early childhood I had been subject to a peculiar malady.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading From early childhood I had been subject to a peculiar malady.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll note you in my book of memory."--SHAKESPEARE.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'll note you in my book of memory."--SHAKESPEARE.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading From early childhood I had been subject to a peculiar malady.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading "I'll note you in my book of memory."--SHAKESPEARE.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading I say malady for want of a better and truer word, for my condition had never been one of physical or mental suffering.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'll note you in my book of memory."--SHAKESPEARE.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I say malady for want of a better and truer word, for my condition had never been one of physical or mental suffering.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
a brief written record
From this reading "I'll note you in my book of memory."--SHAKESPEARE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'll note you in my book of memory."--SHAKESPEARE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I say malady for want of a better and truer word, for my condition had never been one of physical or mental suffering.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I say malady for want of a better and truer word, for my condition had never been one of physical or mental suffering.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading From early childhood I had been subject to a peculiar malady.
an amount of time
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading I say malady for want of a better and truer word, for my condition had never been one of physical or mental suffering.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
express in words
From this reading I say malady for want of a better and truer word, for my condition had never been one of physical or mental suffering.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading "I'll note you in my book of memory."--SHAKESPEARE.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading From early childhood I had been subject to a peculiar malady.
a state of acute pain
From this reading I say malady for want of a better and truer word, for my condition had never been one of physical or mental suffering.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WHO GOES THERE?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From early childhood I had been subject to a peculiar malady.
trueradjectiveUS /ˈtruːər/
comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I say malady for want of a better and truer word, for my condition had never been one of physical or mental suffering.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I say malady for want of a better and truer word, for my condition had never been one of physical or mental suffering.
at the time that
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
which person or people
From this reading WHO GOES THERE?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I say malady for want of a better and truer word, for my condition had never been one of physical or mental suffering.
a late time of life
From this reading According to my father's opinion, an attack of brain fever had caused me, when five years old, to lose my memory for a time--not indeed my memory entirely, but my ability to recall the events and the mental impressions of a recent period.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'll note you in my book of memory."--SHAKESPEARE.
