used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
(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 In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
aperientnoun
a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
From this reading In most cases, of illness from the first cause, bathing the feet, and some aperient drink to induce perspiration, are suitable remedies.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading In most cases, of illness from the first cause, bathing the feet, and some aperient drink to induce perspiration, are suitable remedies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
bowelsnounUS /ˈbaʊəlz/
the center of the Earth
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading ON THE CARE OF THE SICK.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading In most cases, of illness from the first cause, bathing the feet, and some aperient drink to induce perspiration, are suitable remedies.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
chillsnounUS /tʃɪlz/
plural of “chill” — coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
dosingverbUS /ˈdoʊsɪŋ/
-ing form of “dose” — treat with an agent; add (an agent) to
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
take in liquids
From this reading In most cases, of illness from the first cause, bathing the feet, and some aperient drink to induce perspiration, are suitable remedies.
errverbUS /er/
to make a mistake or be incorrect
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
a social unit living together
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In most cases, of illness from the first cause, bathing the feet, and some aperient drink to induce perspiration, are suitable remedies.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In most cases, of illness from the first cause, bathing the feet, and some aperient drink to induce perspiration, are suitable remedies.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
improperadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpər/
not suitable or right or appropriate
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
indisposedadjective
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading In most cases, of illness from the first cause, bathing the feet, and some aperient drink to induce perspiration, are suitable remedies.
injuriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʊriəs/
harmful to living things
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
judgementnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In most cases, of illness from the first cause, bathing the feet, and some aperient drink to induce perspiration, are suitable remedies.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
neglectingverbUS /nɪˈɡlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE CARE OF THE SICK.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE CARE OF THE SICK.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading In most cases, of illness from the first cause, bathing the feet, and some aperient drink to induce perspiration, are suitable remedies.
poresnounUS /pɔːrz/
plural of “pore” — any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas)
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
remediesnounUS /ˈremədiz/
plural of “remedy” — act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading In most cases, of illness from the first cause, bathing the feet, and some aperient drink to induce perspiration, are suitable remedies.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading ON THE CARE OF THE SICK.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
not in physical motion
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading In most cases, of illness from the first cause, bathing the feet, and some aperient drink to induce perspiration, are suitable remedies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE CARE OF THE SICK.
a special situation
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
up to a particular time
From this reading In such cases, some err, by neglecting to do any thing at all, till the patient is quite sick; but a still greater number err, from excessive and injurious dosing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
the act of using
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
in or at the place that
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The two great causes of the ordinary slight attacks of illness, in a family, are, sudden chills, which close the pores of the skin, and thus affect the throat, lungs, or bowels; and the excessive or improper use of food.
which person or people
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Every woman who has the care of young children, or of a large family, is frequently called upon, to advise what shall be done, for some one who is indisposed; and often, in circumstances where she must trust solely to her own judgement.
