used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
AFFECTverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
AlcoholicadjectiveUS /ˌælkəˈhɑːlɪk/
characteristic of or containing alcohol
From this reading Alcoholic drinks, tobacco, opium, soothing sirups, and pain killers are narcotics.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Beer, wine, and whisky were once thought to be stimulants, but experiments have shown them to be narcotics.
BeernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading Beer, wine, and whisky were once thought to be stimulants, but experiments have shown them to be narcotics.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Beer, wine, and whisky were once thought to be stimulants, but experiments have shown them to be narcotics.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Coffee and tea are stimulants.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A _stimulant_ is a substance which makes the organs of the body do more and quicker work and does not later make the organs work more slowly.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading Alcoholic drinks, tobacco, opium, soothing sirups, and pain killers are narcotics.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Beer, wine, and whisky were once thought to be stimulants, but experiments have shown them to be narcotics.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Beer, wine, and whisky were once thought to be stimulants, but experiments have shown them to be narcotics.
HOW
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From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
killersnounUS /ˈkɪlərz/
plural of “killer” — someone who causes the death of a person or animal
From this reading Alcoholic drinks, tobacco, opium, soothing sirups, and pain killers are narcotics.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A _stimulant_ is a substance which makes the organs of the body do more and quicker work and does not later make the organs work more slowly.
engage in
From this reading A _stimulant_ is a substance which makes the organs of the body do more and quicker work and does not later make the organs work more slowly.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
narcoticadjectiveUS /nɑːrˈkɑːtɪk/
of or relating to or designating narcotics
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
NARCOTICSnounUS /nɑːrˈkɑːtɪks/
plural of “narcotic” — a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A _stimulant_ is a substance which makes the organs of the body do more and quicker work and does not later make the organs work more slowly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A _stimulant_ is a substance which makes the organs of the body do more and quicker work and does not later make the organs work more slowly.
on one occasion
From this reading Beer, wine, and whisky were once thought to be stimulants, but experiments have shown them to be narcotics.
opiumnounUS /ˈoʊpiəm/
an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy
From this reading Alcoholic drinks, tobacco, opium, soothing sirups, and pain killers are narcotics.
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Alcoholic drinks, tobacco, opium, soothing sirups, and pain killers are narcotics.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading A _stimulant_ is a substance which makes the organs of the body do more and quicker work and does not later make the organs work more slowly.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Beer, wine, and whisky were once thought to be stimulants, but experiments have shown them to be narcotics.
sirups
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alcoholic drinks, tobacco, opium, soothing sirups, and pain killers are narcotics.
sleepinessnounUS /ˈsliːpinəs/
a very sleepy state
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading Alcoholic drinks, tobacco, opium, soothing sirups, and pain killers are narcotics.
stimulantnounUS /ˈstɪmjələnt/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading A _stimulant_ is a substance which makes the organs of the body do more and quicker work and does not later make the organs work more slowly.
STIMULANTSnounUS /ˈstɪmjələnts/
plural of “stimulant” — any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading A _stimulant_ is a substance which makes the organs of the body do more and quicker work and does not later make the organs work more slowly.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Coffee and tea are stimulants.
tendsverbUS /tendz/
third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Beer, wine, and whisky were once thought to be stimulants, but experiments have shown them to be narcotics.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Beer, wine, and whisky were once thought to be stimulants, but experiments have shown them to be narcotics.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Alcoholic drinks, tobacco, opium, soothing sirups, and pain killers are narcotics.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Beer, wine, and whisky were once thought to be stimulants, but experiments have shown them to be narcotics.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
at the time that
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading Beer, wine, and whisky were once thought to be stimulants, but experiments have shown them to be narcotics.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Beer, wine, and whisky were once thought to be stimulants, but experiments have shown them to be narcotics.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading HOW NARCOTICS AND STIMULANTS AFFECT THE BRAIN AND NERVES =What Narcotics and Stimulants Are.=--A _narcotic_ is something which when taken into the body makes the organs do their work more slowly and tends to cause sleepiness.
