touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN IDEAL PHYSICIAN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading There can be no real sympathy with those with whom we have to deal apart from an intense desire to know them intimately.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There can be no real sympathy with those with whom we have to deal apart from an intense desire to know them intimately.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Christ Himself had been no Lawgiver, Unless He had given the life, too, with the law.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
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 —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There can be no real sympathy with those with whom we have to deal apart from an intense desire to know them intimately.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading The Christ Himself had been no Lawgiver, Unless He had given the life, too, with the law.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
DarwinnounUS /ˈdɑːrwɪn/
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There can be no real sympathy with those with whom we have to deal apart from an intense desire to know them intimately.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading There can be no real sympathy with those with whom we have to deal apart from an intense desire to know them intimately.
earth-worms
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From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
apart from; not including
From this reading Can we expect to reach the heart of Nature except by the royal road of love?
exiling
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From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Can we expect to reach the heart of Nature except by the royal road of love?
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
FullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Christ Himself had been no Lawgiver, Unless He had given the life, too, with the law.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Christ Himself had been no Lawgiver, Unless He had given the life, too, with the law.
hansels
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From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There can be no real sympathy with those with whom we have to deal apart from an intense desire to know them intimately.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Christ Himself had been no Lawgiver, Unless He had given the life, too, with the law.
healthilyadverb
in a levelheaded manner
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Can we expect to reach the heart of Nature except by the royal road of love?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Christ Himself had been no Lawgiver, Unless He had given the life, too, with the law.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
how
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From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
IDEALadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading AN IDEAL PHYSICIAN.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading There can be no real sympathy with those with whom we have to deal apart from an intense desire to know them intimately.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading There can be no real sympathy with those with whom we have to deal apart from an intense desire to know them intimately.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There can be no real sympathy with those with whom we have to deal apart from an intense desire to know them intimately.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The Christ Himself had been no Lawgiver, Unless He had given the life, too, with the law.
Lawgivernoun
a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws
From this reading The Christ Himself had been no Lawgiver, Unless He had given the life, too, with the law.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Christ Himself had been no Lawgiver, Unless He had given the life, too, with the law.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Can we expect to reach the heart of Nature except by the royal road of love?
roused to anger
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
minutelyadverbUS /ˈmɪnətli/
in minute detail
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
not any; not one
From this reading The Christ Himself had been no Lawgiver, Unless He had given the life, too, with the law.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
PHYSICIANnounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading AN IDEAL PHYSICIAN.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Can we expect to reach the heart of Nature except by the royal road of love?
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading There can be no real sympathy with those with whom we have to deal apart from an intense desire to know them intimately.
receiptsnounUS /rɪˈsiːts/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Can we expect to reach the heart of Nature except by the royal road of love?
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Can we expect to reach the heart of Nature except by the royal road of love?
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading There can be no real sympathy with those with whom we have to deal apart from an intense desire to know them intimately.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Christ Himself had been no Lawgiver, Unless He had given the life, too, with the law.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There can be no real sympathy with those with whom we have to deal apart from an intense desire to know them intimately.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
ThoreaunounUS /θərˈoʊ/
United States writer and social critic (1817-1862)
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There can be no real sympathy with those with whom we have to deal apart from an intense desire to know them intimately.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The Christ Himself had been no Lawgiver, Unless He had given the life, too, with the law.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
except if; if not
From this reading The Christ Himself had been no Lawgiver, Unless He had given the life, too, with the law.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There can be no real sympathy with those with whom we have to deal apart from an intense desire to know them intimately.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There can be no real sympathy with those with whom we have to deal apart from an intense desire to know them intimately.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading —_Elizabeth B. Browning._ He hansels not his new experiments on the bodies of his patients, letting loose mad receipts into the sick man’s body, to try how well nature in him will fight against them, whilst himself stands by and sees the battle.—_Thomas Fuller._ Darwin spending whole nights watching pots of earth-worms, and studying minutely the habits of these creatures—Thoreau exiling himself from civilization that he might learn how to live cheerfully and healthily, in company with the animals of the forest, are examples of the true method of learning from Nature.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Christ Himself had been no Lawgiver, Unless He had given the life, too, with the law.
