affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading Children so fed become very liable to attacks of fever and inflammation, affecting particularly the mucous membranes; and measles and other diseases incident to childhood are generally severe in their attacks.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He says: “There is no greater error in the management of children than that of giving them animal diet very early.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Children so fed become very liable to attacks of fever and inflammation, affecting particularly the mucous membranes; and measles and other diseases incident to childhood are generally severe in their attacks.”
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
biliaryadjective
relating to or containing bile
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Children so fed become very liable to attacks of fever and inflammation, affecting particularly the mucous membranes; and measles and other diseases incident to childhood are generally severe in their attacks.”
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE MANAGEMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
coincideverbUS /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/
go with, fall together
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
being joined in close association
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
dietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading He says: “There is no greater error in the management of children than that of giving them animal diet very early.
digestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
digestiveadjectiveUS /daɪˈdʒestɪv/
relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
diseasesnounUS /dɪˈziːzəz/
plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Children so fed become very liable to attacks of fever and inflammation, affecting particularly the mucous membranes; and measles and other diseases incident to childhood are generally severe in their attacks.”
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From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He says: “There is no greater error in the management of children than that of giving them animal diet very early.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He says: “There is no greater error in the management of children than that of giving them animal diet very early.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading Children so fed become very liable to attacks of fever and inflammation, affecting particularly the mucous membranes; and measles and other diseases incident to childhood are generally severe in their attacks.”
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Children so fed become very liable to attacks of fever and inflammation, affecting particularly the mucous membranes; and measles and other diseases incident to childhood are generally severe in their attacks.”
usually; as a rule
From this reading Children so fed become very liable to attacks of fever and inflammation, affecting particularly the mucous membranes; and measles and other diseases incident to childhood are generally severe in their attacks.”
the act of giving
From this reading He says: “There is no greater error in the management of children than that of giving them animal diet very early.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He says: “There is no greater error in the management of children than that of giving them animal diet very early.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He says: “There is no greater error in the management of children than that of giving them animal diet very early.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
a single distinct event
From this reading Children so fed become very liable to attacks of fever and inflammation, affecting particularly the mucous membranes; and measles and other diseases incident to childhood are generally severe in their attacks.”
inflammationnounUS /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/
a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
From this reading Children so fed become very liable to attacks of fever and inflammation, affecting particularly the mucous membranes; and measles and other diseases incident to childhood are generally severe in their attacks.”
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He says: “There is no greater error in the management of children than that of giving them animal diet very early.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading Children so fed become very liable to attacks of fever and inflammation, affecting particularly the mucous membranes; and measles and other diseases incident to childhood are generally severe in their attacks.”
MANAGEMENTnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading THE MANAGEMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.
measlesnounUS /ˈmiːzəlz/
an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
From this reading Children so fed become very liable to attacks of fever and inflammation, affecting particularly the mucous membranes; and measles and other diseases incident to childhood are generally severe in their attacks.”
membranesnounUS /ˈmembreɪnz/
plural of “membrane” — a thin pliable sheet of material
From this reading Children so fed become very liable to attacks of fever and inflammation, affecting particularly the mucous membranes; and measles and other diseases incident to childhood are generally severe in their attacks.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
mucousadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːkəs/
of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus
From this reading Children so fed become very liable to attacks of fever and inflammation, affecting particularly the mucous membranes; and measles and other diseases incident to childhood are generally severe in their attacks.”
absolutely essential
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
not any; not one
From this reading He says: “There is no greater error in the management of children than that of giving them animal diet very early.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MANAGEMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Children so fed become very liable to attacks of fever and inflammation, affecting particularly the mucous membranes; and measles and other diseases incident to childhood are generally severe in their attacks.”
over-stimulating
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Children so fed become very liable to attacks of fever and inflammation, affecting particularly the mucous membranes; and measles and other diseases incident to childhood are generally severe in their attacks.”
perseveringadjectiveUS /pərsəˈvɪrɪŋ/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
PhysiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading He says: “There is no greater error in the management of children than that of giving them animal diet very early.
secretionnounUS /səˈkriːʃən/
the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
secretionsnounUS /səˈkriːʃənz/
plural of “secretion” — the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Children so fed become very liable to attacks of fever and inflammation, affecting particularly the mucous membranes; and measles and other diseases incident to childhood are generally severe in their attacks.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Children so fed become very liable to attacks of fever and inflammation, affecting particularly the mucous membranes; and measles and other diseases incident to childhood are generally severe in their attacks.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He says: “There is no greater error in the management of children than that of giving them animal diet very early.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He says: “There is no greater error in the management of children than that of giving them animal diet very early.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MANAGEMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Children so fed become very liable to attacks of fever and inflammation, affecting particularly the mucous membranes; and measles and other diseases incident to childhood are generally severe in their attacks.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He says: “There is no greater error in the management of children than that of giving them animal diet very early.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He says: “There is no greater error in the management of children than that of giving them animal diet very early.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
the act of using
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
precisely as stated
From this reading He says: “There is no greater error in the management of children than that of giving them animal diet very early.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By persevering in the use of an over-stimulating diet, the digestive organs become irritated, and the various secretions immediately connected with digestion, and necessary to it, are diminished, especially the _biliary secretion_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In regard to the physical education of children, Dr. Clark, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen of England, expresses views on one point in which most physicians would coincide.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE MANAGEMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.
