used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is, therefore, perfectly safe, to bring up children never to use them; no hazard being incurred, by such a course.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It is, therefore, perfectly safe, to bring up children never to use them; no hazard being incurred, by such a course.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It is, therefore, perfectly safe, to bring up children never to use them; no hazard being incurred, by such a course.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It is, therefore, perfectly safe, to bring up children never to use them; no hazard being incurred, by such a course.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
developement
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From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
diseasesnounUS /dɪˈziːzəz/
plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
take in liquids
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
DRINKSnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading ON HEALTHFUL DRINKS.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
hazardnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It is, therefore, perfectly safe, to bring up children never to use them; no hazard being incurred, by such a course.
HEALTHFULadjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading ON HEALTHFUL DRINKS.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading It is, therefore, perfectly safe, to bring up children never to use them; no hazard being incurred, by such a course.
intemperancenoun
the quality of being intemperate
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
liabilitiesnounUS /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlətiz/
anything that is owed to someone else
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is, therefore, perfectly safe, to bring up children never to use them; no hazard being incurred, by such a course.
not any; not one
From this reading It is, therefore, perfectly safe, to bring up children never to use them; no hazard being incurred, by such a course.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON HEALTHFUL DRINKS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It is, therefore, perfectly safe, to bring up children never to use them; no hazard being incurred, by such a course.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
prolificadjectiveUS /proʊˈlɪfɪk/
intellectually productive
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It is, therefore, perfectly safe, to bring up children never to use them; no hazard being incurred, by such a course.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is, therefore, perfectly safe, to bring up children never to use them; no hazard being incurred, by such a course.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although intemperance in eating is probably the most prolific cause of the diseases of mankind, intemperance in drink has produced more guilt, misery, and crime, than any other one cause.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is, therefore, perfectly safe, to bring up children never to use them; no hazard being incurred, by such a course.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It is, therefore, perfectly safe, to bring up children never to use them; no hazard being incurred, by such a course.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is, therefore, perfectly safe, to bring up children never to use them; no hazard being incurred, by such a course.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is, therefore, perfectly safe, to bring up children never to use them; no hazard being incurred, by such a course.
the act of using
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
precisely as stated
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is a point fully established by experience, that the full developement of the human body, and the vigorous exercise of all its functions, can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And the responsibilities of a woman, in this particular, are very great; for the habits and liabilities of those under her care, will very much depend on her opinions and practice.
