1833
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From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
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From this reading It was a scrofulous condition of the stomach, and [52] when developed by taking cold, it was something dreadful to hear him describe.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a scrofulous condition of the stomach, and [52] when developed by taking cold, it was something dreadful to hear him describe.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading His case was very singular, and explains things in him that surprised his acquaintances very much, and, in fact, did him much wrong with them.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading It was on this journey that I became acquainted with the sad effect produced upon him by great and depressing indisposition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He invited me to join them, and we travelled together on the Rhine and in Switzerland.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was on this journey that I became acquainted with the sad effect produced upon him by great and depressing indisposition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was on this journey that I became acquainted with the sad effect produced upon him by great and depressing indisposition.
an occurrence of something
From this reading His case was very singular, and explains things in him that surprised his acquaintances very much, and, in fact, did him much wrong with them.
CitiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was a scrofulous condition of the stomach, and [52] when developed by taking cold, it was something dreadful to hear him describe.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It was a scrofulous condition of the stomach, and [52] when developed by taking cold, it was something dreadful to hear him describe.
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading It was on this journey that I became acquainted with the sad effect produced upon him by great and depressing indisposition.
give a description of
From this reading It was a scrofulous condition of the stomach, and [52] when developed by taking cold, it was something dreadful to hear him describe.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading It was a scrofulous condition of the stomach, and [52] when developed by taking cold, it was something dreadful to hear him describe.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His case was very singular, and explains things in him that surprised his acquaintances very much, and, in fact, did him much wrong with them.
Dr
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From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was a scrofulous condition of the stomach, and [52] when developed by taking cold, it was something dreadful to hear him describe.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was on this journey that I became acquainted with the sad effect produced upon him by great and depressing indisposition.
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading His case was very singular, and explains things in him that surprised his acquaintances very much, and, in fact, did him much wrong with them.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading His case was very singular, and explains things in him that surprised his acquaintances very much, and, in fact, did him much wrong with them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was on this journey that I became acquainted with the sad effect produced upon him by great and depressing indisposition.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He invited me to join them, and we travelled together on the Rhine and in Switzerland.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading It was a scrofulous condition of the stomach, and [52] when developed by taking cold, it was something dreadful to hear him describe.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was on this journey that I became acquainted with the sad effect produced upon him by great and depressing indisposition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His case was very singular, and explains things in him that surprised his acquaintances very much, and, in fact, did him much wrong with them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
indispositionnoun
a slight illness
From this reading It was on this journey that I became acquainted with the sad effect produced upon him by great and depressing indisposition.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading He invited me to join them, and we travelled together on the Rhine and in Switzerland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on this journey that I became acquainted with the sad effect produced upon him by great and depressing indisposition.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading He invited me to join them, and we travelled together on the Rhine and in Switzerland.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was on this journey that I became acquainted with the sad effect produced upon him by great and depressing indisposition.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He invited me to join them, and we travelled together on the Rhine and in Switzerland.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His case was very singular, and explains things in him that surprised his acquaintances very much, and, in fact, did him much wrong with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a scrofulous condition of the stomach, and [52] when developed by taking cold, it was something dreadful to hear him describe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
Phillips
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From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading It was on this journey that I became acquainted with the sad effect produced upon him by great and depressing indisposition.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading He invited me to join them, and we travelled together on the Rhine and in Switzerland.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It was on this journey that I became acquainted with the sad effect produced upon him by great and depressing indisposition.
scrofulousadjective
afflicted with scrofula
From this reading It was a scrofulous condition of the stomach, and [52] when developed by taking cold, it was something dreadful to hear him describe.
unusual or striking
From this reading His case was very singular, and explains things in him that surprised his acquaintances very much, and, in fact, did him much wrong with them.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was a scrofulous condition of the stomach, and [52] when developed by taking cold, it was something dreadful to hear him describe.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading It was a scrofulous condition of the stomach, and [52] when developed by taking cold, it was something dreadful to hear him describe.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading His case was very singular, and explains things in him that surprised his acquaintances very much, and, in fact, did him much wrong with them.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading He invited me to join them, and we travelled together on the Rhine and in Switzerland.
carry out
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was a scrofulous condition of the stomach, and [52] when developed by taking cold, it was something dreadful to hear him describe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on this journey that I became acquainted with the sad effect produced upon him by great and depressing indisposition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He invited me to join them, and we travelled together on the Rhine and in Switzerland.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading His case was very singular, and explains things in him that surprised his acquaintances very much, and, in fact, did him much wrong with them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was on this journey that I became acquainted with the sad effect produced upon him by great and depressing indisposition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He invited me to join them, and we travelled together on the Rhine and in Switzerland.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading He invited me to join them, and we travelled together on the Rhine and in Switzerland.
Tuckerman
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From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was on this journey that I became acquainted with the sad effect produced upon him by great and depressing indisposition.
precisely as stated
From this reading His case was very singular, and explains things in him that surprised his acquaintances very much, and, in fact, did him much wrong with them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on this journey that I became acquainted with the sad effect produced upon him by great and depressing indisposition.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He invited me to join them, and we travelled together on the Rhine and in Switzerland.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
at the time that
From this reading It was a scrofulous condition of the stomach, and [52] when developed by taking cold, it was something dreadful to hear him describe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In London, in 1833, I met Mr. Phillips with Dr. Tuckerman, well known as the pioneer in the "Ministry to the Poor in Cities," about to take the tour on the Continent.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading His case was very singular, and explains things in him that surprised his acquaintances very much, and, in fact, did him much wrong with them.
