activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
in actual fact
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
equally
From this reading Just now Madame St. Leger's faculties and feelings alike were in disarray.
(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 All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Gabrielle St. Leger asked the question not because she wished to ask it, but because outward things forced her.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Gabrielle St. Leger asked the question not because she wished to ask it, but because outward things forced her.
for the reason that
From this reading Gabrielle St. Leger asked the question not because she wished to ask it, but because outward things forced her.
BREAKSnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading IN WHICH THE STORM BREAKS "Unless--unless--what?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gabrielle St. Leger asked the question not because she wished to ask it, but because outward things forced her.
constitutesverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːts/
third-person singular of “constitute” — form or compose
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
disarraynounUS /ˌdɪsərˈeɪ/
a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
From this reading Just now Madame St. Leger's faculties and feelings alike were in disarray.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Such disturbance is most readily and injuriously produced in persons of fine sensibility.
disturbsverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrbz/
third-person singular of “disturb” — move deeply
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
equilibriumnounUS /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Just now Madame St. Leger's faculties and feelings alike were in disarray.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Just now Madame St. Leger's faculties and feelings alike were in disarray.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Such disturbance is most readily and injuriously produced in persons of fine sensibility.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Gabrielle St. Leger asked the question not because she wished to ask it, but because outward things forced her.
functionaladjectiveUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
designed for or capable of a particular function or use
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
Gabrielle
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From this reading Gabrielle St. Leger asked the question not because she wished to ask it, but because outward things forced her.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gabrielle St. Leger asked the question not because she wished to ask it, but because outward things forced her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE STORM BREAKS "Unless--unless--what?"
infectingverbUS /ˌɪnˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “infect” — communicate a disease to
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
infectiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃəs/
caused by infection or capable of causing infection
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
injuriouslyadverb
in an injurious manner
From this reading Such disturbance is most readily and injuriously produced in persons of fine sensibility.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gabrielle St. Leger asked the question not because she wished to ask it, but because outward things forced her.
and nothing more
From this reading Just now Madame St. Leger's faculties and feelings alike were in disarray.
LegernounUS /ˈledʒər/
a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
From this reading Gabrielle St. Leger asked the question not because she wished to ask it, but because outward things forced her.
Leger's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just now Madame St. Leger's faculties and feelings alike were in disarray.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Just now Madame St. Leger's faculties and feelings alike were in disarray.
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Such disturbance is most readily and injuriously produced in persons of fine sensibility.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gabrielle St. Leger asked the question not because she wished to ask it, but because outward things forced her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Just now Madame St. Leger's faculties and feelings alike were in disarray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Gabrielle St. Leger asked the question not because she wished to ask it, but because outward things forced her.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Such disturbance is most readily and injuriously produced in persons of fine sensibility.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Such disturbance is most readily and injuriously produced in persons of fine sensibility.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Gabrielle St. Leger asked the question not because she wished to ask it, but because outward things forced her.
without much difficulty
From this reading Such disturbance is most readily and injuriously produced in persons of fine sensibility.
sensibilitynounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪti/
mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading Such disturbance is most readily and injuriously produced in persons of fine sensibility.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gabrielle St. Leger asked the question not because she wished to ask it, but because outward things forced her.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle St. Leger asked the question not because she wished to ask it, but because outward things forced her.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading IN WHICH THE STORM BREAKS "Unless--unless--what?"
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such disturbance is most readily and injuriously produced in persons of fine sensibility.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE STORM BREAKS "Unless--unless--what?"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Gabrielle St. Leger asked the question not because she wished to ask it, but because outward things forced her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gabrielle St. Leger asked the question not because she wished to ask it, but because outward things forced her.
except if; if not
From this reading IN WHICH THE STORM BREAKS "Unless--unless--what?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just now Madame St. Leger's faculties and feelings alike were in disarray.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN WHICH THE STORM BREAKS "Unless--unless--what?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE STORM BREAKS "Unless--unless--what?"
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Gabrielle St. Leger asked the question not because she wished to ask it, but because outward things forced her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All disease is actually infecting, if not actively infectious, since contact with it disturbs the emotional and functional equilibrium, maintenance of which constitutes perfect health.
