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From this reading LONDON, March 30, 1759
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From this reading LONDON, March 30, 1759
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
AcidsnounUS /ˈæsədz/
plural of “acid” — any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt
From this reading Acids are good for you, but you do not love them; and sweet things are bad for you, and you do love them.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There is another thing very bad for you, and I fear you love it too much.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Acids are good for you, but you do not love them; and sweet things are bad for you, and you do love them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
chalybeateadjective
containing or impregnated with or tasting of iron
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
continuancenounUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəns/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading There is another thing very bad for you, and I fear you love it too much.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
FRIENDnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Acids are good for you, but you do not love them; and sweet things are bad for you, and you do love them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
implyverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
express or state indirectly
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is another thing very bad for you, and I fear you love it too much.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
livernounUS /ˈlɪvər/
large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON, March 30, 1759
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Acids are good for you, but you do not love them; and sweet things are bad for you, and you do love them.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading LONDON, March 30, 1759
medicinesnounUS /ˈmedəsənz/
plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There is another thing very bad for you, and I fear you love it too much.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
obstructionsnounUS /əbˈstrʌkʃənz/
plural of “obstruction” — any structure that makes progress difficult
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/
a person who requires medical care
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
regimennounUS /ˈredʒəmən/
(medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet)
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
RhubarbnounUS /ˈruːbɑːrb/
long pinkish sour leafstalks usually eaten cooked and sweetened
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
soapnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
specificsnounUS /spɪˈsɪfɪks/
plural of “specific” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Acids are good for you, but you do not love them; and sweet things are bad for you, and you do love them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Acids are good for you, but you do not love them; and sweet things are bad for you, and you do love them.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is another thing very bad for you, and I fear you love it too much.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading There is another thing very bad for you, and I fear you love it too much.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Acids are good for you, but you do not love them; and sweet things are bad for you, and you do love them.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There is another thing very bad for you, and I fear you love it too much.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Rhubarb, soap, and chalybeate medicines and waters, are almost always specifics for obstructions of the liver; but then a very exact regimen is necessary, and that for a long continuance.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Acids are good for you, but you do not love them; and sweet things are bad for you, and you do love them.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I do not like these frequent, however short, returns of your illness; for I doubt they imply either want of skill in your physician, or want of care in his patient.
