Chapter VII

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From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

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From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

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From this reading in the Family a providential Opportunity of training Children to Love and Usefulness 313

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

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

matters of personal concern

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

how long something has existed

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading CARE OF THE AGED.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

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

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading CARE OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

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

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

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

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

giving birth to a calf

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading CARE OF THE AGED.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

an occurrence of something

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading in the Family a providential Opportunity of training Children to Love and Usefulness 313

any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

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

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

a farm where dairy products are produced

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

a prescribed selection of foods

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

attracting or delighting

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

the act of exhibiting

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

plural of “failing” — a flaw or weak point

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

a social unit living together

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

abstaining from food

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

provide as food

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

the act of consuming food

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

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

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

usually; as a rule

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

of great significance or value

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

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

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

a lack of gratitude

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

conformity or harmony

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading in the Family a providential Opportunity of training Children to Love and Usefulness 313

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

-ing form of “milk” — take milk from female mammals

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

as might be expected

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

clean or organized

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

with neatness

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CARE OF THE AGED.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

relating to or caused by parasites

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

a person who requires medical care

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

a human being

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention

From this reading in the Family a providential Opportunity of training Children to Love and Usefulness 313

the act of buying

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

plural of “remedy” — act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

-ing form of “retard” — cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

the trait of practicing self discipline

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

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

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

accommodation for animals (especially for horses)

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

an idea that is suggested

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

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

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

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

From this reading CARE OF THE AGED.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

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

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading in the Family a providential Opportunity of training Children to Love and Usefulness 313

-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

plural of “turkey” — large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

an old word for “to”

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

the act of using

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

the quality of being of practical use

From this reading in the Family a providential Opportunity of training Children to Love and Usefulness 313

(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301

the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

an irritating or obnoxious person

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading to tempt the Appetite of the Sick—Suggestion for the Sick-room—Ventilation—Needful Articles—The Room, Bed, and Person of the Patient to be kept neat—Care to preserve animal Warmth—The Sick, the Delicate, the Aged—Food always to be carefully prepared and neatly

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

used to ask for information about something

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading served—Little Modes of Refreshment—Implicit Obedience to the Physician—Care in purchasing Medicines—Exhibition of Cheerfulness, Gentleness, and Sympathy—Knowledge and Experience of Mind—Lack of competent Nurses—Failings of Nurses—Sensitiveness of the Sick—“Sisters of Charity,” the Reason why they are such excellent Nurses—Illness

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

in the company of; together with

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading CARE OF THE SICK. Prominence given to Care and Cure of the Sick by our Saviour—Every Woman should know what to do in the Case of Illness—Simple Remedies best—Fasting and Perspiration—Evils of Constipation—Modes of relieving it—Remedies for Colds—Unwise

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Interesting Association of Animals with Man, from Childhood to Age—Domestic Animals apt to catch the Spirit of their Masters—Important Necessities—Good Feeding—Shelter—Cleanliness—Destruction of parasitic Vermin—Salt and Water—Light—Exercise—Rule for Breeding—Care of Horses: Feeding, Grooming, special Treatment—Cows: Stabling, Feed, Calving, Milking, Tethering—Swine: naturally cleanly, Breeding, fresh Water, Charcoal, Feeding—Sheep: winter Treatment—Diet—Sorting—Use of Sheep in clearing Land—Pasture—Hedges and Fences—Poultry—Turkeys—Geese—Ducks—Fowls—Dairy Work generally—Bees—Care of domestic Animals, Occupation for Women 305

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

From this reading Preservation of the Aged, designed to give Opportunity for Self-denial and loving Care—Patience, Sympathy, and Labor for them to be regarded as Privileges in a Family—The Young should respect and minister unto the Aged—Treating them as valued Members of the Family—Engaging them in domestic Games and Sports—Reading aloud—Courteous Attention to their Opinions—Assistance in retarding Decay of Faculties by helping them to Exercise—Keeping up Interest of the Infirm in domestic Affairs—Great Care to preserve animal Heat—Ingratitude to the Aged: its baseness—Chinese Regard for old Age 301