used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
agoniesnounUS /ˈæɡəniz/
plural of “agony” — intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
Astley
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From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading When the mind is excited by earnest intellectual effort, or by strong passions, the blood rushes to the head and the brain is excited.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading When the mind is excited by earnest intellectual effort, or by strong passions, the blood rushes to the head and the brain is excited.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
diseasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈziːzd/
caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading When the mind is excited by earnest intellectual effort, or by strong passions, the blood rushes to the head and the brain is excited.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading When the mind is excited by earnest intellectual effort, or by strong passions, the blood rushes to the head and the brain is excited.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading When the mind is excited by earnest intellectual effort, or by strong passions, the blood rushes to the head and the brain is excited.
exemplaryadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzempləri/
worthy of imitation
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When the mind is excited by earnest intellectual effort, or by strong passions, the blood rushes to the head and the brain is excited.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading HEALTH OF MIND.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading When the mind is excited by earnest intellectual effort, or by strong passions, the blood rushes to the head and the brain is excited.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading HEALTH OF MIND.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
neglectingverbUS /nɪˈɡlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HEALTH OF MIND.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When the mind is excited by earnest intellectual effort, or by strong passions, the blood rushes to the head and the brain is excited.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
others
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From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading When the mind is excited by earnest intellectual effort, or by strong passions, the blood rushes to the head and the brain is excited.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
pulsations
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From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading When the mind is excited by earnest intellectual effort, or by strong passions, the blood rushes to the head and the brain is excited.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
skullnounUS /skʌl/
the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading When the mind is excited by earnest intellectual effort, or by strong passions, the blood rushes to the head and the brain is excited.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the mind is excited by earnest intellectual effort, or by strong passions, the blood rushes to the head and the brain is excited.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
at the time that
From this reading When the mind is excited by earnest intellectual effort, or by strong passions, the blood rushes to the head and the brain is excited.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
which person or people
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There is such an intimate connection between the body and mind, that the health of one can not be preserved without a proper care of the other.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And it is from a neglect of this principle that some of the most exemplary and conscientious persons in the world suffer a thousand mental agonies from a diseased state of body, while others ruin the health of the body by neglecting the proper care of the mind.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Sir Astley Cooper records that, in examining the brain of a young man who had lost a portion of his skull, whenever “he was agitated by some opposition to his wishes,” “the blood was sent with increased force to his brain,” and the pulsations “became frequent and violent.”
