used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a strange ordinance of the age that made watering-places equally the resort of the sick and the fashionable, the dyspeptic and the dissipated.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
how long something has existed
From this reading It was a strange ordinance of the age that made watering-places equally the resort of the sick and the fashionable, the dyspeptic and the dissipated.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
(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 may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
alleviateverbUS /əˈliːvieɪt/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a strange ordinance of the age that made watering-places equally the resort of the sick and the fashionable, the dyspeptic and the dissipated.
apothecarynounUS /əˈpɑːθəkeri/
a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading ‘Pleasant and cheerful society!’ they speak of it as they would of the latest improvement in chemistry or the last patent medicine--a thing to be had for asking for, like opodeldoc or Morison’s pills.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
bona
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From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
bygonenounUS /ˈbaɪɡɔːn/
past events to be put aside
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
cannot
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From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
chalybeates
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From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
chemistrynounUS /ˈkeməstri/
the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
From this reading ‘Pleasant and cheerful society!’ they speak of it as they would of the latest improvement in chemistry or the last patent medicine--a thing to be had for asking for, like opodeldoc or Morison’s pills.
chronicadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
collocationnounUS /kɑːləˈkeɪʃən/
a grouping of words in a sentence
From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
compensateverbUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/
adjust for
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
derivableadjective
capable of being derived
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
diseasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈziːzd/
caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading It was a strange ordinance of the age that made watering-places equally the resort of the sick and the fashionable, the dyspeptic and the dissipated.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
dyspepticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈspeptɪk/
suffering from dyspepsia
From this reading It was a strange ordinance of the age that made watering-places equally the resort of the sick and the fashionable, the dyspeptic and the dissipated.
ennuyée
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From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading It was a strange ordinance of the age that made watering-places equally the resort of the sick and the fashionable, the dyspeptic and the dissipated.
at any time
From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading It was a strange ordinance of the age that made watering-places equally the resort of the sick and the fashionable, the dyspeptic and the dissipated.
fide
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From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
flooredadjectiveUS /flɔːrd/
provided with a floor
From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
an established custom
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ‘Pleasant and cheerful society!’ they speak of it as they would of the latest improvement in chemistry or the last patent medicine--a thing to be had for asking for, like opodeldoc or Morison’s pills.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
how
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From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading ‘Pleasant and cheerful society!’ they speak of it as they would of the latest improvement in chemistry or the last patent medicine--a thing to be had for asking for, like opodeldoc or Morison’s pills.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a strange ordinance of the age that made watering-places equally the resort of the sick and the fashionable, the dyspeptic and the dissipated.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
immediately past
From this reading ‘Pleasant and cheerful society!’ they speak of it as they would of the latest improvement in chemistry or the last patent medicine--a thing to be had for asking for, like opodeldoc or Morison’s pills.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading ‘Pleasant and cheerful society!’ they speak of it as they would of the latest improvement in chemistry or the last patent medicine--a thing to be had for asking for, like opodeldoc or Morison’s pills.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ‘Pleasant and cheerful society!’ they speak of it as they would of the latest improvement in chemistry or the last patent medicine--a thing to be had for asking for, like opodeldoc or Morison’s pills.
livernounUS /ˈlɪvər/
large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was a strange ordinance of the age that made watering-places equally the resort of the sick and the fashionable, the dyspeptic and the dissipated.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading ‘Pleasant and cheerful society!’ they speak of it as they would of the latest improvement in chemistry or the last patent medicine--a thing to be had for asking for, like opodeldoc or Morison’s pills.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
Morison's
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From this reading ‘Pleasant and cheerful society!’ they speak of it as they would of the latest improvement in chemistry or the last patent medicine--a thing to be had for asking for, like opodeldoc or Morison’s pills.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
not any; not one
From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a strange ordinance of the age that made watering-places equally the resort of the sick and the fashionable, the dyspeptic and the dissipated.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
opodeldoc
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Pleasant and cheerful society!’ they speak of it as they would of the latest improvement in chemistry or the last patent medicine--a thing to be had for asking for, like opodeldoc or Morison’s pills.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
ordinancenounUS /ˈɔːrdənəns/
an authoritative rule
From this reading It was a strange ordinance of the age that made watering-places equally the resort of the sick and the fashionable, the dyspeptic and the dissipated.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading ‘Pleasant and cheerful society!’ they speak of it as they would of the latest improvement in chemistry or the last patent medicine--a thing to be had for asking for, like opodeldoc or Morison’s pills.
pillsnounUS /pɪlz/
plural of “pill” — something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size
From this reading ‘Pleasant and cheerful society!’ they speak of it as they would of the latest improvement in chemistry or the last patent medicine--a thing to be had for asking for, like opodeldoc or Morison’s pills.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
by chance
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
proto-chlorides
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
without much difficulty
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading It was a strange ordinance of the age that made watering-places equally the resort of the sick and the fashionable, the dyspeptic and the dissipated.
rheumatismnounUS /ˈruːmətɪzəm/
any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
roulettenounUS /ruːˈlet/
a line generated by a point on one figure rolling around a second figure
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
express in words
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading It was a strange ordinance of the age that made watering-places equally the resort of the sick and the fashionable, the dyspeptic and the dissipated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
express in speech
From this reading ‘Pleasant and cheerful society!’ they speak of it as they would of the latest improvement in chemistry or the last patent medicine--a thing to be had for asking for, like opodeldoc or Morison’s pills.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was a strange ordinance of the age that made watering-places equally the resort of the sick and the fashionable, the dyspeptic and the dissipated.
sub-carbonates
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a strange ordinance of the age that made watering-places equally the resort of the sick and the fashionable, the dyspeptic and the dissipated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a strange ordinance of the age that made watering-places equally the resort of the sick and the fashionable, the dyspeptic and the dissipated.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘Pleasant and cheerful society!’ they speak of it as they would of the latest improvement in chemistry or the last patent medicine--a thing to be had for asking for, like opodeldoc or Morison’s pills.
a special situation
From this reading ‘Pleasant and cheerful society!’ they speak of it as they would of the latest improvement in chemistry or the last patent medicine--a thing to be had for asking for, like opodeldoc or Morison’s pills.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a strange ordinance of the age that made watering-places equally the resort of the sick and the fashionable, the dyspeptic and the dissipated.
watering-places
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a strange ordinance of the age that made watering-places equally the resort of the sick and the fashionable, the dyspeptic and the dissipated.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One cannot readily see by what magic chalybeates can minister to a mind diseased, nor how sub-carbonates and proto-chlorides may compensate to the faded spirit of an _ennuyée_ fine lady for the bygone delights of a London or a Paris season; much less, through what magnetic influence gambling and gossip can possibly alleviate affections of the liver, or roulette be made a medical agent in the treatment of chronic rheumatism.
the words that are spoken
From this reading This, be it known, is no chance collocation of words set down at random; it is a _bona fide_ technical--as much so as the hardest Greek compound that ever floored an apothecary.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It may be replied that much of the benefit--some would go farther, and say all--to be expected from the watering-places is derivable from change of scene and habit of living, new faces, new interests, new objects of curiosity, aided by agreeable intercourse, and what the medical folk call ‘pleasant and cheerful society.’
