Chapter XIII · “Corpulency.”

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

From this reading It is one that entails suffering both to body and mind, and from which a vast proportion of humanity suffers in a more or less aggravated form.

go together

From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

plural of “affliction” — a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

made more severe or intense especially in law

From this reading It is one that entails suffering both to body and mind, and from which a vast proportion of humanity suffers in a more or less aggravated form.

in addition

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

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

From this reading It is one that entails suffering both to body and mind, and from which a vast proportion of humanity suffers in a more or less aggravated form.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This complaint, surprising as it may appear, is held in contempt by most of the faculty, and I doubt whether it has ever received baptism in the English or any other pharmacopoeia.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This complaint, surprising as it may appear, is held in contempt by most of the faculty, and I doubt whether it has ever received baptism in the English or any other pharmacopoeia.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth

From this reading This complaint, surprising as it may appear, is held in contempt by most of the faculty, and I doubt whether it has ever received baptism in the English or any other pharmacopoeia.

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

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It is one that entails suffering both to body and mind, and from which a vast proportion of humanity suffers in a more or less aggravated form.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It is one that entails suffering both to body and mind, and from which a vast proportion of humanity suffers in a more or less aggravated form.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream

From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

with extreme conscientiousness

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading This complaint, surprising as it may appear, is held in contempt by most of the faculty, and I doubt whether it has ever received baptism in the English or any other pharmacopoeia.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

plural of “decrease” — a change downward

From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

third-person singular of “develop” — make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading This complaint, surprising as it may appear, is held in contempt by most of the faculty, and I doubt whether it has ever received baptism in the English or any other pharmacopoeia.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading This complaint, surprising as it may appear, is held in contempt by most of the faculty, and I doubt whether it has ever received baptism in the English or any other pharmacopoeia.

join the military

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

plural of “entail” — land received by fee tail

From this reading It is one that entails suffering both to body and mind, and from which a vast proportion of humanity suffers in a more or less aggravated form.

at any time

From this reading This complaint, surprising as it may appear, is held in contempt by most of the faculty, and I doubt whether it has ever received baptism in the English or any other pharmacopoeia.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading This complaint, surprising as it may appear, is held in contempt by most of the faculty, and I doubt whether it has ever received baptism in the English or any other pharmacopoeia.

third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

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From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It is one that entails suffering both to body and mind, and from which a vast proportion of humanity suffers in a more or less aggravated form.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

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

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

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

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading This complaint, surprising as it may appear, is held in contempt by most of the faculty, and I doubt whether it has ever received baptism in the English or any other pharmacopoeia.

past form of “hoot” — to utter a loud clamorous shout

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

the quality of being humane

From this reading It is one that entails suffering both to body and mind, and from which a vast proportion of humanity suffers in a more or less aggravated form.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

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

From this reading It is one that entails suffering both to body and mind, and from which a vast proportion of humanity suffers in a more or less aggravated form.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

beguiling but harmful

From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

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

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is one that entails suffering both to body and mind, and from which a vast proportion of humanity suffers in a more or less aggravated form.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

past form of “jeer” — laugh at with contempt and derision

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

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

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It is one that entails suffering both to body and mind, and from which a vast proportion of humanity suffers in a more or less aggravated form.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This complaint, surprising as it may appear, is held in contempt by most of the faculty, and I doubt whether it has ever received baptism in the English or any other pharmacopoeia.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It is one that entails suffering both to body and mind, and from which a vast proportion of humanity suffers in a more or less aggravated form.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is one that entails suffering both to body and mind, and from which a vast proportion of humanity suffers in a more or less aggravated form.

used to form the superlative

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

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From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is one that entails suffering both to body and mind, and from which a vast proportion of humanity suffers in a more or less aggravated form.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

above and across; more than

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

a collection or stock of drugs

From this reading This complaint, surprising as it may appear, is held in contempt by most of the faculty, and I doubt whether it has ever received baptism in the English or any other pharmacopoeia.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading It is one that entails suffering both to body and mind, and from which a vast proportion of humanity suffers in a more or less aggravated form.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading This complaint, surprising as it may appear, is held in contempt by most of the faculty, and I doubt whether it has ever received baptism in the English or any other pharmacopoeia.

language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

a state of acute pain

From this reading It is one that entails suffering both to body and mind, and from which a vast proportion of humanity suffers in a more or less aggravated form.

third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading It is one that entails suffering both to body and mind, and from which a vast proportion of humanity suffers in a more or less aggravated form.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading This complaint, surprising as it may appear, is held in contempt by most of the faculty, and I doubt whether it has ever received baptism in the English or any other pharmacopoeia.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

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

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

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

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

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

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It is one that entails suffering both to body and mind, and from which a vast proportion of humanity suffers in a more or less aggravated form.

extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom

From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading This complaint, surprising as it may appear, is held in contempt by most of the faculty, and I doubt whether it has ever received baptism in the English or any other pharmacopoeia.

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

From this reading It is one that entails suffering both to body and mind, and from which a vast proportion of humanity suffers in a more or less aggravated form.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading From my birth up to within the past twelve months I have had the misfortune to be afflicted with one of the most dreadful diseases that flesh is heir to.

a late time of life

From this reading It is a slow and insidious disease that never decreases of its own accord, but on the contrary develops itself with one’s increasing years as surely as the most virulent cancer.

plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount

From this reading It has this advantage, however, over this latter dreadful complaint—that it invariably yields to treatment conscientiously applied; but it has also this disadvantage, that, whereas other afflictions invariably enlist the sympathy of our fellow-creatures, this one never fails to be jeered and hooted at and turned into ridicule by the coarse and vulgar of our species.