Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

a temperamental disposition to be agreeable

From this reading The latter puts forth all his agreeability for the delectation of a grander audience than he ever had at home.

(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 The latter puts forth all his agreeability for the delectation of a grander audience than he ever had at home.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The “distractions” of these places suit such people well; the freedom of intercourse, which even among our strait-laced countrymen prevails, is pleasant.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading My Lord refreshes in the society of a clever barrister, or an amusing essayist of the “Quarterly.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading My Lord refreshes in the society of a clever barrister, or an amusing essayist of the “Quarterly.”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The latter puts forth all his agreeability for the delectation of a grander audience than he ever had at home.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading The latter puts forth all his agreeability for the delectation of a grander audience than he ever had at home.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

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From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution

From this reading My Lord refreshes in the society of a clever barrister, or an amusing essayist of the “Quarterly.”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading My Lord refreshes in the society of a clever barrister, or an amusing essayist of the “Quarterly.”

get the meaning of something

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading The “distractions” of these places suit such people well; the freedom of intercourse, which even among our strait-laced countrymen prevails, is pleasant.

a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading The latter puts forth all his agreeability for the delectation of a grander audience than he ever had at home.

plural of “distraction” — mental turmoil

From this reading The “distractions” of these places suit such people well; the freedom of intercourse, which even among our strait-laced countrymen prevails, is pleasant.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

in or to another place

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

a writer of literary works

From this reading My Lord refreshes in the society of a clever barrister, or an amusing essayist of the “Quarterly.”

divisible by two

From this reading The “distractions” of these places suit such people well; the freedom of intercourse, which even among our strait-laced countrymen prevails, is pleasant.

at any time

From this reading The latter puts forth all his agreeability for the delectation of a grander audience than he ever had at home.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The latter puts forth all his agreeability for the delectation of a grander audience than he ever had at home.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The latter puts forth all his agreeability for the delectation of a grander audience than he ever had at home.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading The “distractions” of these places suit such people well; the freedom of intercourse, which even among our strait-laced countrymen prevails, is pleasant.

comparative of “grand” — of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The latter puts forth all his agreeability for the delectation of a grander audience than he ever had at home.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The latter puts forth all his agreeability for the delectation of a grander audience than he ever had at home.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The latter puts forth all his agreeability for the delectation of a grander audience than he ever had at home.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The latter puts forth all his agreeability for the delectation of a grander audience than he ever had at home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The latter puts forth all his agreeability for the delectation of a grander audience than he ever had at home.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading My Lord refreshes in the society of a clever barrister, or an amusing essayist of the “Quarterly.”

communication between individuals

From this reading The “distractions” of these places suit such people well; the freedom of intercourse, which even among our strait-laced countrymen prevails, is pleasant.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

immediately past

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter puts forth all his agreeability for the delectation of a grander audience than he ever had at home.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading My Lord refreshes in the society of a clever barrister, or an amusing essayist of the “Quarterly.”

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

the force of workers available

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

a clever remark

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My Lord refreshes in the society of a clever barrister, or an amusing essayist of the “Quarterly.”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading My Lord refreshes in the society of a clever barrister, or an amusing essayist of the “Quarterly.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The “distractions” of these places suit such people well; the freedom of intercourse, which even among our strait-laced countrymen prevails, is pleasant.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The “distractions” of these places suit such people well; the freedom of intercourse, which even among our strait-laced countrymen prevails, is pleasant.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The “distractions” of these places suit such people well; the freedom of intercourse, which even among our strait-laced countrymen prevails, is pleasant.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The “distractions” of these places suit such people well; the freedom of intercourse, which even among our strait-laced countrymen prevails, is pleasant.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

third-person singular of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading The “distractions” of these places suit such people well; the freedom of intercourse, which even among our strait-laced countrymen prevails, is pleasant.

plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

From this reading The latter puts forth all his agreeability for the delectation of a grander audience than he ever had at home.

of or relating to or consisting of a quarter

From this reading My Lord refreshes in the society of a clever barrister, or an amusing essayist of the “Quarterly.”

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

third-person singular of “refresh” — refresh one's memory

From this reading My Lord refreshes in the society of a clever barrister, or an amusing essayist of the “Quarterly.”

a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading My Lord refreshes in the society of a clever barrister, or an amusing essayist of the “Quarterly.”

to a small degree or extent

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

exaggeratedly proper

From this reading The “distractions” of these places suit such people well; the freedom of intercourse, which even among our strait-laced countrymen prevails, is pleasant.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The “distractions” of these places suit such people well; the freedom of intercourse, which even among our strait-laced countrymen prevails, is pleasant.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The “distractions” of these places suit such people well; the freedom of intercourse, which even among our strait-laced countrymen prevails, is pleasant.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

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From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

(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 The “distractions” of these places suit such people well; the freedom of intercourse, which even among our strait-laced countrymen prevails, is pleasant.

prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The “distractions” of these places suit such people well; the freedom of intercourse, which even among our strait-laced countrymen prevails, is pleasant.

which person or people

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading These watering-place doctors have less tact than their _confrères_ elsewhere: their theory is, “the Wells and Amusement;” they never strain their faculties to comprehend any class but that of hard-worked, exhausted, men of the world, to whom the regularity of a Bad-ort, and the simple pleasures it affords, are quite sufficient to relieve the load of over-taxed minds and bodies.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But to one who has seen all these ranks and conditions of men--who finds nothing new in the _morgue_ of the Marquis, or the last _mot_ of the Bench--it is somewhat too bad to be told that such intercourse is a part of your treatment.