used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * * * WE published some time since a statement that cranberries were an excellent remedy for erysipelas.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A poultice of cranberries was applied, and after several changes, the pain ceased, the inflammation subsided, and in the course of a couple of days every vestige of the disease had disappeared.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading * * * * * WE published some time since a statement that cranberries were an excellent remedy for erysipelas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The patient was a young lady, one side of whose face had become so much swollen and inflamed that the eye had become closed and the pain excessive.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading A poultice of cranberries was applied, and after several changes, the pain ceased, the inflammation subsided, and in the course of a couple of days every vestige of the disease had disappeared.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The patient was a young lady, one side of whose face had become so much swollen and inflamed that the eye had become closed and the pain excessive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The case occurred in the family of one of the editors of the 'Palladium,' and we can therefore vouch for its truth."
an occurrence of something
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading A poultice of cranberries was applied, and after several changes, the pain ceased, the inflammation subsided, and in the course of a couple of days every vestige of the disease had disappeared.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading A poultice of cranberries was applied, and after several changes, the pain ceased, the inflammation subsided, and in the course of a couple of days every vestige of the disease had disappeared.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The patient was a young lady, one side of whose face had become so much swollen and inflamed that the eye had become closed and the pain excessive.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A poultice of cranberries was applied, and after several changes, the pain ceased, the inflammation subsided, and in the course of a couple of days every vestige of the disease had disappeared.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A poultice of cranberries was applied, and after several changes, the pain ceased, the inflammation subsided, and in the course of a couple of days every vestige of the disease had disappeared.
cranberriesnounUS /ˈkrænberiz/
plural of “cranberry” — any of numerous shrubs of genus Vaccinium bearing cranberries
From this reading * * * * * WE published some time since a statement that cranberries were an excellent remedy for erysipelas.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A poultice of cranberries was applied, and after several changes, the pain ceased, the inflammation subsided, and in the course of a couple of days every vestige of the disease had disappeared.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading A poultice of cranberries was applied, and after several changes, the pain ceased, the inflammation subsided, and in the course of a couple of days every vestige of the disease had disappeared.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading A poultice of cranberries was applied, and after several changes, the pain ceased, the inflammation subsided, and in the course of a couple of days every vestige of the disease had disappeared.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading The case occurred in the family of one of the editors of the 'Palladium,' and we can therefore vouch for its truth."
erysipelasnoun
an acute streptococcal infection characterized by deep-red inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes
From this reading * * * * * WE published some time since a statement that cranberries were an excellent remedy for erysipelas.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A poultice of cranberries was applied, and after several changes, the pain ceased, the inflammation subsided, and in the course of a couple of days every vestige of the disease had disappeared.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading * * * * * WE published some time since a statement that cranberries were an excellent remedy for erysipelas.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading The patient was a young lady, one side of whose face had become so much swollen and inflamed that the eye had become closed and the pain excessive.
the organ of sight
From this reading The patient was a young lady, one side of whose face had become so much swollen and inflamed that the eye had become closed and the pain excessive.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The patient was a young lady, one side of whose face had become so much swollen and inflamed that the eye had become closed and the pain excessive.
a social unit living together
From this reading The case occurred in the family of one of the editors of the 'Palladium,' and we can therefore vouch for its truth."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading * * * * * WE published some time since a statement that cranberries were an excellent remedy for erysipelas.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The patient was a young lady, one side of whose face had become so much swollen and inflamed that the eye had become closed and the pain excessive.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A poultice of cranberries was applied, and after several changes, the pain ceased, the inflammation subsided, and in the course of a couple of days every vestige of the disease had disappeared.
inflamedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfleɪmd/
resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened
From this reading The patient was a young lady, one side of whose face had become so much swollen and inflamed that the eye had become closed and the pain excessive.
inflammationnounUS /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/
a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
From this reading A poultice of cranberries was applied, and after several changes, the pain ceased, the inflammation subsided, and in the course of a couple of days every vestige of the disease had disappeared.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The case occurred in the family of one of the editors of the 'Palladium,' and we can therefore vouch for its truth."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The patient was a young lady, one side of whose face had become so much swollen and inflamed that the eye had become closed and the pain excessive.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The patient was a young lady, one side of whose face had become so much swollen and inflamed that the eye had become closed and the pain excessive.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The case occurred in the family of one of the editors of the 'Palladium,' and we can therefore vouch for its truth."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The patient was a young lady, one side of whose face had become so much swollen and inflamed that the eye had become closed and the pain excessive.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The patient was a young lady, one side of whose face had become so much swollen and inflamed that the eye had become closed and the pain excessive.
PalladiumnounUS /pəˈleɪdiəm/
a silver-white metallic element of the platinum group that resembles platinum; occurs in some copper and nickel ores; does not tarnish at ordinary temperatures and is used (alloyed with gold) in jewelry
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading The patient was a young lady, one side of whose face had become so much swollen and inflamed that the eye had become closed and the pain excessive.
poulticenounUS /ˈpoʊltəs/
a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc.
From this reading A poultice of cranberries was applied, and after several changes, the pain ceased, the inflammation subsided, and in the course of a couple of days every vestige of the disease had disappeared.
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading * * * * * WE published some time since a statement that cranberries were an excellent remedy for erysipelas.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading * * * * * WE published some time since a statement that cranberries were an excellent remedy for erysipelas.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A poultice of cranberries was applied, and after several changes, the pain ceased, the inflammation subsided, and in the course of a couple of days every vestige of the disease had disappeared.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The patient was a young lady, one side of whose face had become so much swollen and inflamed that the eye had become closed and the pain excessive.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading * * * * * WE published some time since a statement that cranberries were an excellent remedy for erysipelas.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The patient was a young lady, one side of whose face had become so much swollen and inflamed that the eye had become closed and the pain excessive.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading * * * * * WE published some time since a statement that cranberries were an excellent remedy for erysipelas.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading * * * * * WE published some time since a statement that cranberries were an excellent remedy for erysipelas.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading A poultice of cranberries was applied, and after several changes, the pain ceased, the inflammation subsided, and in the course of a couple of days every vestige of the disease had disappeared.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The patient was a young lady, one side of whose face had become so much swollen and inflamed that the eye had become closed and the pain excessive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading * * * * * WE published some time since a statement that cranberries were an excellent remedy for erysipelas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The case occurred in the family of one of the editors of the 'Palladium,' and we can therefore vouch for its truth."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading * * * * * WE published some time since a statement that cranberries were an excellent remedy for erysipelas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The "New Haven Palladium" says:-- "We are able to record another case of the complete cure of erysipelas by the simple application of the raw cranberries pounded fine.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The case occurred in the family of one of the editors of the 'Palladium,' and we can therefore vouch for its truth."
vestigenounUS /ˈvestɪdʒ/
an indication that something has been present
From this reading A poultice of cranberries was applied, and after several changes, the pain ceased, the inflammation subsided, and in the course of a couple of days every vestige of the disease had disappeared.
vouchverbUS /vaʊtʃ/
give personal assurance; guarantee
From this reading The case occurred in the family of one of the editors of the 'Palladium,' and we can therefore vouch for its truth."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The patient was a young lady, one side of whose face had become so much swollen and inflamed that the eye had become closed and the pain excessive.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading * * * * * WE published some time since a statement that cranberries were an excellent remedy for erysipelas.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading * * * * * WE published some time since a statement that cranberries were an excellent remedy for erysipelas.
belonging to which person
From this reading The patient was a young lady, one side of whose face had become so much swollen and inflamed that the eye had become closed and the pain excessive.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The patient was a young lady, one side of whose face had become so much swollen and inflamed that the eye had become closed and the pain excessive.
