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Household Papers and Stories

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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"But there is this advantage to society," said Rudolph,--"it helps us young physicians.
What would the physicians do if parties were abolished?
Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."
"But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.
I am inclined to think that there are."
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Household Papers and Stories

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of Household Papers and Stories is here in full — 399 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/79 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
"But there is this advantage to society," said Rudolph,--"it helps us young physicians.
Line 2
What would the physicians do if parties were abolished?
/wʌt wʊd ðə fəˈzɪʃənz duː ɪf ˈpɑːrtiz wɜːr əˈbɑːlɪʃt/
Line 3
Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."
Line 4
"But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.
/bʌt ðə ˈkwestʃən ərˈaɪzəz sed maɪ waɪf ˈweðər ðer ɑːr nɑːt weɪz ʌv prəˈmoʊtɪŋ ˈsoʊʃəl ˈfiːlɪŋ les ɪkˈspensɪv mɔːr ˈsɪmpəl ənd ˈnætʃərəl ənd ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Line 5
I am inclined to think that there are."
/aɪ æm ˌɪnˈklaɪnd tuː θɪŋk ðæt ðer ɑːr/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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abolished verb US /əˈbɑːlɪʃt/

past form of “abolish” — do away with

From this reading “What would the physicians do if parties were abolished?”

colds noun US /koʊldz/

plural of “cold” — a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)

From this reading “Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."”

headaches noun US /ˈhedeɪks/

plural of “headache” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading “Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."”

indigestion noun US /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestʃən/

a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea

From this reading “Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."”

inhaling verb US /ˌɪnˈheɪlɪŋ/

-ing form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing

From this reading “Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."”

melange noun US /ˈmelæŋ/

a motley assortment of things

promoting verb US /prəˈmoʊtɪŋ/

-ing form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading “"But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.”

stomachs noun US /ˈstʌməks/

plural of “stomach” — an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading “Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

less expensive adverb + adjective

In this reading “"But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.”

short sleeves adjective + noun counted as “short sleeve”

a sleeve extending from the shoulder to the elbow

In this reading “Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."”

young physicians adjective + noun counted as “young physician”

In this reading “"But there is this advantage to society," said Rudolph,--"it helps us young physicians.”

caught by verb + particle counted as “catch by”

In this reading “Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

abolishedverbUS /əˈbɑːlɪʃt/

past form of “abolish” — do away with

From this reading What would the physicians do if parties were abolished?

advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading "But there is this advantage to society," said Rudolph,--"it helps us young physicians.

airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am inclined to think that there are."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

arisesverbUS /ərˈaɪzəz/

third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading "But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.

badadjectiveUS /bæd/

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But there is this advantage to society," said Rudolph,--"it helps us young physicians.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

cakenounUS /keɪk/

a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

caughtverbUS /kɑːt/

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

coffeenounUS /ˈkɑːfi/

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

coldsnounUS /koʊldz/

plural of “cold” — a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What would the physicians do if parties were abolished?

dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/

the expression of approval and support

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading "But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.

fairadjectiveUS /fer/

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading "But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

getsnounUS /ɡets/

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

headachesnounUS /ˈhedeɪks/

plural of “headache” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

helpsnounUS /helps/

plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading "But there is this advantage to society," said Rudolph,--"it helps us young physicians.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I am inclined to think that there are."

ice-cream

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading What would the physicians do if parties were abolished?

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading I am inclined to think that there are."

indigestionnounUS /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestʃən/

a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

inhalingverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪlɪŋ/

-ing form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "But there is this advantage to society," said Rudolph,--"it helps us young physicians.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "But there is this advantage to society," said Rudolph,--"it helps us young physicians.

kindsnounUS /kaɪndz/

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.

lobsternounUS /ˈlɑːbstər/

flesh of a lobster

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

melangenounUS /ˈmelæŋ/

a motley assortment of things

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading "But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading "But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.

necksnounUS /neks/

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

partiesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading What would the physicians do if parties were abolished?

physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/

plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "But there is this advantage to society," said Rudolph,--"it helps us young physicians.

professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

promotingverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪŋ/

-ing form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading "But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.

questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.

rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.

From this reading "But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.

Rudolph

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "But there is this advantage to society," said Rudolph,--"it helps us young physicians.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "But there is this advantage to society," said Rudolph,--"it helps us young physicians.

saladnounUS /ˈsæləd/

food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading "But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.

sleevesnounUS /sliːvz/

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/

relating to human society and its members

From this reading "But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.

societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading "But there is this advantage to society," said Rudolph,--"it helps us young physicians.

stomachsnounUS /ˈstʌməks/

plural of “stomach” — an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

TakeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading What would the physicians do if parties were abolished?

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading "But there is this advantage to society," said Rudolph,--"it helps us young physicians.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I am inclined to think that there are."

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading "But there is this advantage to society," said Rudolph,--"it helps us young physicians.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "But there is this advantage to society," said Rudolph,--"it helps us young physicians.

troublesnounUS /ˈtrʌbəlz/

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "But there is this advantage to society," said Rudolph,--"it helps us young physicians.

waysnounUS /weɪz/

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading "But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading What would the physicians do if parties were abolished?

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What would the physicians do if parties were abolished?

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.

wifenounUS /waɪf/

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "But the question arises," said my wife, "whether there are not ways of promoting social feeling less expensive, more simple and natural and rational.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Take all the colds that are caught by our fair friends with low necks and short sleeves, all the troubles from dancing in tight dresses and inhaling bad air, and all the headaches and indigestion from the _melange_ of lobster salad, two or three kinds of ice-cream, cake, and coffee on delicate stomachs, and our profession gets a degree of encouragement that is worthy to be thought of."

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading What would the physicians do if parties were abolished?

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "But there is this advantage to society," said Rudolph,--"it helps us young physicians.

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