1732
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From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John Armstrong, the son of a Scotch minister, was born in the parish of Castleton, in Roxburghshire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The date of his birth has not been ascertained, nor is there any thing known concerning the earlier part of his education.
ARMSTRONGnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading * * * * * JOHN ARMSTRONG.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The date of his birth has not been ascertained, nor is there any thing known concerning the earlier part of his education.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A copy of a Latin letter, which he sent to Sir Hans Sloane with this essay, is said to be in the British Museum.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The date of his birth has not been ascertained, nor is there any thing known concerning the earlier part of his education.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The date of his birth has not been ascertained, nor is there any thing known concerning the earlier part of his education.
brought into existence
From this reading John Armstrong, the son of a Scotch minister, was born in the parish of Castleton, in Roxburghshire.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading A copy of a Latin letter, which he sent to Sir Hans Sloane with this essay, is said to be in the British Museum.
Castleton
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From this reading John Armstrong, the son of a Scotch minister, was born in the parish of Castleton, in Roxburghshire.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The date of his birth has not been ascertained, nor is there any thing known concerning the earlier part of his education.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading A copy of a Latin letter, which he sent to Sir Hans Sloane with this essay, is said to be in the British Museum.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The date of his birth has not been ascertained, nor is there any thing known concerning the earlier part of his education.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The date of his birth has not been ascertained, nor is there any thing known concerning the earlier part of his education.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The date of his birth has not been ascertained, nor is there any thing known concerning the earlier part of his education.
essaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading A copy of a Latin letter, which he sent to Sir Hans Sloane with this essay, is said to be in the British Museum.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
HansnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading A copy of a Latin letter, which he sent to Sir Hans Sloane with this essay, is said to be in the British Museum.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The date of his birth has not been ascertained, nor is there any thing known concerning the earlier part of his education.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The date of his birth has not been ascertained, nor is there any thing known concerning the earlier part of his education.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John Armstrong, the son of a Scotch minister, was born in the parish of Castleton, in Roxburghshire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The date of his birth has not been ascertained, nor is there any thing known concerning the earlier part of his education.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading * * * * * JOHN ARMSTRONG.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The date of his birth has not been ascertained, nor is there any thing known concerning the earlier part of his education.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading A copy of a Latin letter, which he sent to Sir Hans Sloane with this essay, is said to be in the British Museum.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A copy of a Latin letter, which he sent to Sir Hans Sloane with this essay, is said to be in the British Museum.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading John Armstrong, the son of a Scotch minister, was born in the parish of Castleton, in Roxburghshire.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading A copy of a Latin letter, which he sent to Sir Hans Sloane with this essay, is said to be in the British Museum.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The date of his birth has not been ascertained, nor is there any thing known concerning the earlier part of his education.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The date of his birth has not been ascertained, nor is there any thing known concerning the earlier part of his education.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John Armstrong, the son of a Scotch minister, was born in the parish of Castleton, in Roxburghshire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading John Armstrong, the son of a Scotch minister, was born in the parish of Castleton, in Roxburghshire.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The date of his birth has not been ascertained, nor is there any thing known concerning the earlier part of his education.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
Purulenta
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From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
Roxburghshire
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From this reading John Armstrong, the son of a Scotch minister, was born in the parish of Castleton, in Roxburghshire.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A copy of a Latin letter, which he sent to Sir Hans Sloane with this essay, is said to be in the British Museum.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading John Armstrong, the son of a Scotch minister, was born in the parish of Castleton, in Roxburghshire.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A copy of a Latin letter, which he sent to Sir Hans Sloane with this essay, is said to be in the British Museum.
term of address for a man
From this reading A copy of a Latin letter, which he sent to Sir Hans Sloane with this essay, is said to be in the British Museum.
Sloane
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From this reading A copy of a Latin letter, which he sent to Sir Hans Sloane with this essay, is said to be in the British Museum.
a male human offspring
From this reading John Armstrong, the son of a Scotch minister, was born in the parish of Castleton, in Roxburghshire.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
Tabe
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From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John Armstrong, the son of a Scotch minister, was born in the parish of Castleton, in Roxburghshire.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The date of his birth has not been ascertained, nor is there any thing known concerning the earlier part of his education.
ThesisnounUS /ˈθiːsəs/
an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
a special situation
From this reading The date of his birth has not been ascertained, nor is there any thing known concerning the earlier part of his education.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A copy of a Latin letter, which he sent to Sir Hans Sloane with this essay, is said to be in the British Museum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A copy of a Latin letter, which he sent to Sir Hans Sloane with this essay, is said to be in the British Museum.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Armstrong, the son of a Scotch minister, was born in the parish of Castleton, in Roxburghshire.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first we hear of it is, that he took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh, on the fourth of February, 1732; on which occasion he published his Thesis, as usual, and chose De Tabe Purulenta for the subject of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A copy of a Latin letter, which he sent to Sir Hans Sloane with this essay, is said to be in the British Museum.
