1889
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From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During our intimate association I had exercised a wholesome restraint on his pie habit and reduced his hours of reading in bed to a minimum.
aggravatingadjectiveUS /ˈæɡrəveɪtɪŋ/
making worse
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading So long as his study of life was pursued among men he retained his health.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the reader may remember, our pact concerned eating and walking.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading During our intimate association I had exercised a wholesome restraint on his pie habit and reduced his hours of reading in bed to a minimum.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
browsingnounUS /ˈbraʊzɪŋ/
reading superficially or at random
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
the act of burning something
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading As the reader may remember, our pact concerned eating and walking.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During our intimate association I had exercised a wholesome restraint on his pie habit and reduced his hours of reading in bed to a minimum.
dyspepsianoun
a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
the act of consuming food
From this reading As the reader may remember, our pact concerned eating and walking.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading During our intimate association I had exercised a wholesome restraint on his pie habit and reduced his hours of reading in bed to a minimum.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
Field'snounUS /fiːldz/
possessive form of “field” — a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
an established custom
From this reading During our intimate association I had exercised a wholesome restraint on his pie habit and reduced his hours of reading in bed to a minimum.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During our intimate association I had exercised a wholesome restraint on his pie habit and reduced his hours of reading in bed to a minimum.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading During our intimate association I had exercised a wholesome restraint on his pie habit and reduced his hours of reading in bed to a minimum.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During our intimate association I had exercised a wholesome restraint on his pie habit and reduced his hours of reading in bed to a minimum.
illuminatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtɪŋ/
tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading During our intimate association I had exercised a wholesome restraint on his pie habit and reduced his hours of reading in bed to a minimum.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As the reader may remember, our pact concerned eating and walking.
the force of workers available
From this reading So long as his study of life was pursued among men he retained his health.
minimumnounUS /ˈmɪnəməm/
the smallest possible quantity
From this reading During our intimate association I had exercised a wholesome restraint on his pie habit and reduced his hours of reading in bed to a minimum.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During our intimate association I had exercised a wholesome restraint on his pie habit and reduced his hours of reading in bed to a minimum.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading During our intimate association I had exercised a wholesome restraint on his pie habit and reduced his hours of reading in bed to a minimum.
pactnounUS /pækt/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading As the reader may remember, our pact concerned eating and walking.
pastrynounUS /ˈpeɪstri/
a dough of flour and water and shortening
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading During our intimate association I had exercised a wholesome restraint on his pie habit and reduced his hours of reading in bed to a minimum.
a person who is being chased
From this reading So long as his study of life was pursued among men he retained his health.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading As the reader may remember, our pact concerned eating and walking.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading During our intimate association I had exercised a wholesome restraint on his pie habit and reduced his hours of reading in bed to a minimum.
To recall to mind.
From this reading As the reader may remember, our pact concerned eating and walking.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading During our intimate association I had exercised a wholesome restraint on his pie habit and reduced his hours of reading in bed to a minimum.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading So long as his study of life was pursued among men he retained his health.
Identical; not different.
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So long as his study of life was pursued among men he retained his health.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading So long as his study of life was pursued among men he retained his health.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the reader may remember, our pact concerned eating and walking.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading As the reader may remember, our pact concerned eating and walking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
at the time that
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When we ate, we talked, and while we walked, Field could not lie in bed browsing amid his favorite books, burning illuminating gas and the candle of life at the same time.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading During our intimate association I had exercised a wholesome restraint on his pie habit and reduced his hours of reading in bed to a minimum.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HIS SECOND VISIT TO EUROPE From 1889 Field's life was one long struggle with dyspepsia, an inherited weakness which he persisted in aggravating by indulgence in those twin enemies of health--pastry and reading in bed.
