used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a large, portly man and the continued nausea from that sickish odor completely prostrated him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
apoplexynounUS /ˈæpəpleksi/
a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
ascribedverbUS /əˈskraɪbd/
past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
confined by bonds
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
CERTIFICATEnounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading THE MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was a large, portly man and the continued nausea from that sickish odor completely prostrated him.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
without stop or interruption
From this reading He was a large, portly man and the continued nausea from that sickish odor completely prostrated him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
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From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
with resolute determination
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a large, portly man and the continued nausea from that sickish odor completely prostrated him.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a large, portly man and the continued nausea from that sickish odor completely prostrated him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a large, portly man and the continued nausea from that sickish odor completely prostrated him.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a large, portly man and the continued nausea from that sickish odor completely prostrated him.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE.
measlesnounUS /ˈmiːzəlz/
an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
nauseanounUS /ˈnɔːziə/
the state that precedes vomiting
From this reading He was a large, portly man and the continued nausea from that sickish odor completely prostrated him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading He was a large, portly man and the continued nausea from that sickish odor completely prostrated him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
portlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtli/
euphemisms for “fat”
From this reading He was a large, portly man and the continued nausea from that sickish odor completely prostrated him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
prostrated
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From this reading He was a large, portly man and the continued nausea from that sickish odor completely prostrated him.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
SewardnounUS /ˈsuːərd/
United States politician who as Secretary of State in 1867 arranged for the purchase of Alaska from Russia (known at the time as Seward's Folly) (1801-1872)
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
sickishadjective
feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit
From this reading He was a large, portly man and the continued nausea from that sickish odor completely prostrated him.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
Twixt
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From this reading The chain goes on in endless round, Its motions slow or fast-- But every link is firmly bound Twixt present and the past.
vialnounUS /ˈvaɪəl/
a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For several days after his experiment with that little vial Dr. Seward was too ill to more than raise his head from the pillow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would not disclose the cause of his illness to any one, consequently the wildest rumors floated about among his friends and patients and almost every affliction in the calendar, from apoplexy to measles, was ascribed to him.
