used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An article in the _Lancet_, widely quoted by the lay newspapers, dealt gravely with the problems that the revival of the Dancing Mania presented.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
anonymousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading The best contribution on the subject was contained in an anonymous article which appeared in the _Fortnightly Review_.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The best contribution on the subject was contained in an anonymous article which appeared in the _Fortnightly Review_.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading An article in the _Lancet_, widely quoted by the lay newspapers, dealt gravely with the problems that the revival of the Dancing Mania presented.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The best contribution on the subject was contained in an anonymous article which appeared in the _Fortnightly Review_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
choreanoun
chorea in dogs
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
gotten under control
From this reading The best contribution on the subject was contained in an anonymous article which appeared in the _Fortnightly Review_.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading The best contribution on the subject was contained in an anonymous article which appeared in the _Fortnightly Review_.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading An article in the _Lancet_, widely quoted by the lay newspapers, dealt gravely with the problems that the revival of the Dancing Mania presented.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
the first light of day
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Like lawyers searching for precedents, the press-men of the day delved diligently for the history of the Dancing Plague.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading An article in the _Lancet_, widely quoted by the lay newspapers, dealt gravely with the problems that the revival of the Dancing Mania presented.
delvedverbUS /delvd/
past form of “delve” — turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading Like lawyers searching for precedents, the press-men of the day delved diligently for the history of the Dancing Plague.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading Like lawyers searching for precedents, the press-men of the day delved diligently for the history of the Dancing Plague.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like lawyers searching for precedents, the press-men of the day delved diligently for the history of the Dancing Plague.
foreshadowedverbUS /fɔːrˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “foreshadow” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
FortnightlyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪtli/
occurring every two weeks
From this reading The best contribution on the subject was contained in an anonymous article which appeared in the _Fortnightly Review_.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading An article in the _Lancet_, widely quoted by the lay newspapers, dealt gravely with the problems that the revival of the Dancing Mania presented.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Like lawyers searching for precedents, the press-men of the day delved diligently for the history of the Dancing Plague.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
LancetnounUS /ˈlænsət/
an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance
From this reading An article in the _Lancet_, widely quoted by the lay newspapers, dealt gravely with the problems that the revival of the Dancing Mania presented.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Like lawyers searching for precedents, the press-men of the day delved diligently for the history of the Dancing Plague.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading An article in the _Lancet_, widely quoted by the lay newspapers, dealt gravely with the problems that the revival of the Dancing Mania presented.
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 It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like lawyers searching for precedents, the press-men of the day delved diligently for the history of the Dancing Plague.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
ManianounUS /ˈmeɪniə/
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
From this reading An article in the _Lancet_, widely quoted by the lay newspapers, dealt gravely with the problems that the revival of the Dancing Mania presented.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading An article in the _Lancet_, widely quoted by the lay newspapers, dealt gravely with the problems that the revival of the Dancing Mania presented.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The best contribution on the subject was contained in an anonymous article which appeared in the _Fortnightly Review_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
PlagueverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading Like lawyers searching for precedents, the press-men of the day delved diligently for the history of the Dancing Plague.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
precedentsnounUS /ˈpresədənts/
plural of “precedent” — an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
From this reading Like lawyers searching for precedents, the press-men of the day delved diligently for the history of the Dancing Plague.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading An article in the _Lancet_, widely quoted by the lay newspapers, dealt gravely with the problems that the revival of the Dancing Mania presented.
press-men
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From this reading Like lawyers searching for precedents, the press-men of the day delved diligently for the history of the Dancing Plague.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading An article in the _Lancet_, widely quoted by the lay newspapers, dealt gravely with the problems that the revival of the Dancing Mania presented.
with speed
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading An article in the _Lancet_, widely quoted by the lay newspapers, dealt gravely with the problems that the revival of the Dancing Mania presented.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading The best contribution on the subject was contained in an anonymous article which appeared in the _Fortnightly Review_.
revivalnounUS /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
bringing again into activity and prominence
From this reading An article in the _Lancet_, widely quoted by the lay newspapers, dealt gravely with the problems that the revival of the Dancing Mania presented.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Like lawyers searching for precedents, the press-men of the day delved diligently for the history of the Dancing Plague.
St
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From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The best contribution on the subject was contained in an anonymous article which appeared in the _Fortnightly Review_.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An article in the _Lancet_, widely quoted by the lay newspapers, dealt gravely with the problems that the revival of the Dancing Mania presented.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
Vitus's
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From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
at the time that
From this reading When London became fully alive to the weird occurrences in its midst, the first feeling was one of contempt, but it was quickly followed by the dawn of consternation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading An article in the _Lancet_, widely quoted by the lay newspapers, dealt gravely with the problems that the revival of the Dancing Mania presented.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An article in the _Lancet_, widely quoted by the lay newspapers, dealt gravely with the problems that the revival of the Dancing Mania presented.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It foreshadowed possible developments in terms which led husbands to look at their wives, and fathers at their daughters, with an uneasy feeling that they, too, might become victims of what the _Lancet_ described in technical terms as chorea, and in popular language, as a form of St Vitus’s dance.
