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18
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From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
acquired
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From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
ambition
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From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
authorities
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From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
away
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From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
becoming
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
believenounUS /ˈbelieve/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
borne
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From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
cities
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
College
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
comprehensive
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
concede
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From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
designate
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From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
distinction
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From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
Edinburgh
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From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
eminent
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
English
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From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
enlarge
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
Europe
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
fix
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From this reading I had resolved to fix my ultimate residence in London.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
foundations
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
future
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From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
gathering
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
guarantees
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From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
hints
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
illustrious
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From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
initial
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From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
introduction
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
L
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From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
letters
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
London
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From this reading I had resolved to fix my ultimate residence in London.
made
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
many
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
medical
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
medicine
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From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
member
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
men
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
modes
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had resolved to fix my ultimate residence in London.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
Paris
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From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
physician
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From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
Physicians
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
practice
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
praise
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From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
principal
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
professional
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From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
professors
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From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
received
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From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
reputation
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From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
residence
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From this reading I had resolved to fix my ultimate residence in London.
resolved
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From this reading I had resolved to fix my ultimate residence in London.
schools
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From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
settled
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From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
some
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From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
students
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From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
studied
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From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
subject
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From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
taking
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
theories
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
tour
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
towns
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From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
treatment
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
treats
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From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
ultimate
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From this reading I had resolved to fix my ultimate residence in London.
unprejudiced
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From this reading On becoming a member of the College of Physicians, I made a tour of the principal cities of Europe, taking letters of introduction to eminent medical men, and gathering from many theories and modes of treatment hints to enlarge the foundations of unprejudiced and comprehensive practice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
wealthiest
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From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading I had studied at Edinburgh and at Paris, and had borne away from both those illustrious schools of medicine whatever guarantees for future distinction the praise of professors may concede to the ambition of students.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
work
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From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
year
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From this reading In the year 18-- I settled as a physician at one of the wealthiest of our great English towns, which I will designate by the initial L----.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
young
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From this reading I was yet young, but I had acquired some reputation by a professional work, which is, I believe, still amongst the received authorities on the subject of which it treats.
