Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He was never averse to a contest of wills, and he had had much of it; it was inseparable from his methods of healing.

made more severe or intense especially in law

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

plural of “ailment” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

in addition

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The Mazarine sort of man always roused fighting, masterful forces in him.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This was so obvious that, for an instant, the Young Doctor was disposed to try conclusions with the old slaver, and summon him back to the dining-room.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading This was so obvious that, for an instant, the Young Doctor was disposed to try conclusions with the old slaver, and summon him back to the dining-room.

plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed

From this reading He was never averse to a contest of wills, and he had had much of it; it was inseparable from his methods of healing.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading This was so obvious that, for an instant, the Young Doctor was disposed to try conclusions with the old slaver, and summon him back to the dining-room.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

for the reason that

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading This was so obvious that, for an instant, the Young Doctor was disposed to try conclusions with the old slaver, and summon him back to the dining-room.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading He was never averse to a contest of wills, and he had had much of it; it was inseparable from his methods of healing.

a room used for dining

From this reading This was so obvious that, for an instant, the Young Doctor was disposed to try conclusions with the old slaver, and summon him back to the dining-room.

having made preparations

From this reading This was so obvious that, for an instant, the Young Doctor was disposed to try conclusions with the old slaver, and summon him back to the dining-room.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading This was so obvious that, for an instant, the Young Doctor was disposed to try conclusions with the old slaver, and summon him back to the dining-room.

an ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey; site of the Temple of Artemis; was a major trading center and played an important role in early Christianity

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading The Mazarine sort of man always roused fighting, masterful forces in him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was so obvious that, for an instant, the Young Doctor was disposed to try conclusions with the old slaver, and summon him back to the dining-room.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The Mazarine sort of man always roused fighting, masterful forces in him.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was never averse to a contest of wills, and he had had much of it; it was inseparable from his methods of healing.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He was never averse to a contest of wills, and he had had much of it; it was inseparable from his methods of healing.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was never averse to a contest of wills, and he had had much of it; it was inseparable from his methods of healing.

the natural process by which the body repairs itself

From this reading He was never averse to a contest of wills, and he had had much of it; it was inseparable from his methods of healing.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This was so obvious that, for an instant, the Young Doctor was disposed to try conclusions with the old slaver, and summon him back to the dining-room.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Mazarine sort of man always roused fighting, masterful forces in him.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

not capable of being separated

From this reading He was never averse to a contest of wills, and he had had much of it; it was inseparable from his methods of healing.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading This was so obvious that, for an instant, the Young Doctor was disposed to try conclusions with the old slaver, and summon him back to the dining-room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was never averse to a contest of wills, and he had had much of it; it was inseparable from his methods of healing.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading The Mazarine sort of man always roused fighting, masterful forces in him.

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From this reading The Mazarine sort of man always roused fighting, masterful forces in him.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading He was never averse to a contest of wills, and he had had much of it; it was inseparable from his methods of healing.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was never averse to a contest of wills, and he had had much of it; it was inseparable from his methods of healing.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He was never averse to a contest of wills, and he had had much of it; it was inseparable from his methods of healing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

not any; not one

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading This was so obvious that, for an instant, the Young Doctor was disposed to try conclusions with the old slaver, and summon him back to the dining-room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

relieve from

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading The Mazarine sort of man always roused fighting, masterful forces in him.

let saliva drivel from the mouth

From this reading This was so obvious that, for an instant, the Young Doctor was disposed to try conclusions with the old slaver, and summon him back to the dining-room.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This was so obvious that, for an instant, the Young Doctor was disposed to try conclusions with the old slaver, and summon him back to the dining-room.

in the near future

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The Mazarine sort of man always roused fighting, masterful forces in him.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading This was so obvious that, for an instant, the Young Doctor was disposed to try conclusions with the old slaver, and summon him back to the dining-room.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This was so obvious that, for an instant, the Young Doctor was disposed to try conclusions with the old slaver, and summon him back to the dining-room.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was so obvious that, for an instant, the Young Doctor was disposed to try conclusions with the old slaver, and summon him back to the dining-room.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading This was so obvious that, for an instant, the Young Doctor was disposed to try conclusions with the old slaver, and summon him back to the dining-room.

someone who visits

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This was so obvious that, for an instant, the Young Doctor was disposed to try conclusions with the old slaver, and summon him back to the dining-room.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He knew that nine people out of ten never gave a true history of their physical troubles, never told their whole story: first because they had no gift for reporting, no observation; and also because the physical ailments of many of them were aggravated or induced by mental anxieties.

plural of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention

From this reading He was never averse to a contest of wills, and he had had much of it; it was inseparable from his methods of healing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS" The old man led the way outside the house, as though to be rid of his visitor as soon as possible.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading This was so obvious that, for an instant, the Young Doctor was disposed to try conclusions with the old slaver, and summon him back to the dining-room.