used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
accustomverbUS /əˈkʌstəm/
make psychologically or physically used (to something)
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These records are valuable for reference, and still more so for the education of the pupils.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
clinicaladjectiveUS /ˈklɪnəkəl/
relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on direct observation of patients
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading These records are valuable for reference, and still more so for the education of the pupils.
Elsworth
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From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
to come or go into
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
a social unit living together
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
set up or found
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
of great significance or value
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
Lavater
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
fasten with a lock
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE SACRED WHOLE OF MAN.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
minutelyadverbUS /ˈmɪnətli/
in minute detail
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These records are valuable for reference, and still more so for the education of the pupils.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SACRED WHOLE OF MAN.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading These records are valuable for reference, and still more so for the education of the pupils.
recordingnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
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 These records are valuable for reference, and still more so for the education of the pupils.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading These records are valuable for reference, and still more so for the education of the pupils.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading THE SACRED WHOLE OF MAN.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
stickingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪkɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
not in physical motion
From this reading These records are valuable for reference, and still more so for the education of the pupils.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SACRED WHOLE OF MAN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These records are valuable for reference, and still more so for the education of the pupils.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading They accustom the student to habits of careful observation; and as clinical work is by far the most important factor in his training, the man who does most of this stands the best chance of thoroughly learning his business.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading These records are valuable for reference, and still more so for the education of the pupils.
wardsnounUS /wɔːrdz/
plural of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
what's
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From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
at the time that
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Elsworth found his account in sticking to the bedside, and often learned from conversing with his patients many things which helped him to understand how they came to be patients at all.
which person or people
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE SACRED WHOLE OF MAN.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading So ignorant of man’s whole, Of bodily organs plain to see— So sage and certain, frank and free, About what’s under lock and key— Man’s soul!—_Browning._ He alone is an acute observer who can observe minutely without being observed.—_Lavater._ When the students enter the wards of the hospitals for regular work with the staff, they have to devote a considerable portion of their time to the business of minutely recording the family history, physical signs and symptoms, and the treatment of each patient allotted to them.