used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHOCK.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
(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 As all _matter_ exists from, and is influenced by, spiritual causes, the happy workings of this mental ministry are very comprehensible.
ameliorationnounUS /əˌmiːljərˈeɪʃən/
the act of relieving ills and changing for the better
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As all _matter_ exists from, and is influenced by, spiritual causes, the happy workings of this mental ministry are very comprehensible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As all _matter_ exists from, and is influenced by, spiritual causes, the happy workings of this mental ministry are very comprehensible.
battlingverbUS /ˈbætəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He found her reclining upon the sofa, with a book in her hand.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading Count Tristan, on reaching Madeleine's residence was ushered into her boudoir.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As all _matter_ exists from, and is influenced by, spiritual causes, the happy workings of this mental ministry are very comprehensible.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading As all _matter_ exists from, and is influenced by, spiritual causes, the happy workings of this mental ministry are very comprehensible.
comprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensəbəl/
capable of being comprehended or understood
From this reading As all _matter_ exists from, and is influenced by, spiritual causes, the happy workings of this mental ministry are very comprehensible.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Tristan, on reaching Madeleine's residence was ushered into her boudoir.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading As all _matter_ exists from, and is influenced by, spiritual causes, the happy workings of this mental ministry are very comprehensible.
set up or found
From this reading He found her reclining upon the sofa, with a book in her hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He found her reclining upon the sofa, with a book in her hand.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading As all _matter_ exists from, and is influenced by, spiritual causes, the happy workings of this mental ministry are very comprehensible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found her reclining upon the sofa, with a book in her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Count Tristan, on reaching Madeleine's residence was ushered into her boudoir.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found her reclining upon the sofa, with a book in her hand.
indispositionnoun
a slight illness
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading As all _matter_ exists from, and is influenced by, spiritual causes, the happy workings of this mental ministry are very comprehensible.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Count Tristan, on reaching Madeleine's residence was ushered into her boudoir.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As all _matter_ exists from, and is influenced by, spiritual causes, the happy workings of this mental ministry are very comprehensible.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
Madeleine's
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From this reading Count Tristan, on reaching Madeleine's residence was ushered into her boudoir.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As all _matter_ exists from, and is influenced by, spiritual causes, the happy workings of this mental ministry are very comprehensible.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading As all _matter_ exists from, and is influenced by, spiritual causes, the happy workings of this mental ministry are very comprehensible.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
ministrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading As all _matter_ exists from, and is influenced by, spiritual causes, the happy workings of this mental ministry are very comprehensible.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Count Tristan, on reaching Madeleine's residence was ushered into her boudoir.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
bring forth or yield
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Count Tristan, on reaching Madeleine's residence was ushered into her boudoir.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading He found her reclining upon the sofa, with a book in her hand.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Count Tristan, on reaching Madeleine's residence was ushered into her boudoir.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading A SHOCK.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading He found her reclining upon the sofa, with a book in her hand.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading As all _matter_ exists from, and is influenced by, spiritual causes, the happy workings of this mental ministry are very comprehensible.
a state of acute pain
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He found her reclining upon the sofa, with a book in her hand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As all _matter_ exists from, and is influenced by, spiritual causes, the happy workings of this mental ministry are very comprehensible.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
TristannounUS /ˈtrɪstæn/
(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
From this reading Count Tristan, on reaching Madeleine's residence was ushered into her boudoir.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He found her reclining upon the sofa, with a book in her hand.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Count Tristan, on reaching Madeleine's residence was ushered into her boudoir.
precisely as stated
From this reading As all _matter_ exists from, and is influenced by, spiritual causes, the happy workings of this mental ministry are very comprehensible.
voguenounUS /voʊɡ/
the popular taste at a given time
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Count Tristan, on reaching Madeleine's residence was ushered into her boudoir.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found her reclining upon the sofa, with a book in her hand.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading As all _matter_ exists from, and is influenced by, spiritual causes, the happy workings of this mental ministry are very comprehensible.
but in spite of that
From this reading She had not entirely recovered from her indisposition, and wisely thought that one of the most effectual modes of battling against illness was to divert the mind: an invaluable medicine, too little in vogue among the suffering, yet calculated to produce marvellous amelioration of physical pain.
