adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Then," rejoined the physician, "I fear, sir, that unless I know something of its cause, my visits will prove almost useless."
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HONORABLE RESOURCES OF AN EXILE.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
Butzou
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From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can too well suppose it," replied Thaddeus.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "Then," rejoined the physician, "I fear, sir, that unless I know something of its cause, my visits will prove almost useless."
CavendishnounUS /ˈkævəndɪʃ/
British chemist and physicist who established that water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen and who calculated the density of the earth (1731-1810)
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
countverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
Dr
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From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
EXILEverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading HONORABLE RESOURCES OF AN EXILE.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Then," rejoined the physician, "I fear, sir, that unless I know something of its cause, my visits will prove almost useless."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
HONORABLEadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading HONORABLE RESOURCES OF AN EXILE.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can too well suppose it," replied Thaddeus.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Then," rejoined the physician, "I fear, sir, that unless I know something of its cause, my visits will prove almost useless."
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Then," rejoined the physician, "I fear, sir, that unless I know something of its cause, my visits will prove almost useless."
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Then," rejoined the physician, "I fear, sir, that unless I know something of its cause, my visits will prove almost useless."
nervesnounUS /nɜːrvz/
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HONORABLE RESOURCES OF AN EXILE.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "Then," rejoined the physician, "I fear, sir, that unless I know something of its cause, my visits will prove almost useless."
rejoinedverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪnd/
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "Then," rejoined the physician, "I fear, sir, that unless I know something of its cause, my visits will prove almost useless."
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I can too well suppose it," replied Thaddeus.
RESOURCESnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading HONORABLE RESOURCES OF AN EXILE.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading "Then," rejoined the physician, "I fear, sir, that unless I know something of its cause, my visits will prove almost useless."
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Then," rejoined the physician, "I fear, sir, that unless I know something of its cause, my visits will prove almost useless."
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading "I can too well suppose it," replied Thaddeus.
Thaddeus
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From this reading "I can too well suppose it," replied Thaddeus.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then," rejoined the physician, "I fear, sir, that unless I know something of its cause, my visits will prove almost useless."
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now that the count thought himself secure of the means of payment, he sent for a physician, to consult him respecting the state of the general.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I can too well suppose it," replied Thaddeus.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading "Then," rejoined the physician, "I fear, sir, that unless I know something of its cause, my visits will prove almost useless."
uselessadjectiveUS /ˈjuːsləs/
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading "Then," rejoined the physician, "I fear, sir, that unless I know something of its cause, my visits will prove almost useless."
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading "Then," rejoined the physician, "I fear, sir, that unless I know something of its cause, my visits will prove almost useless."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 "I can too well suppose it," replied Thaddeus.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Then," rejoined the physician, "I fear, sir, that unless I know something of its cause, my visits will prove almost useless."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Dr. Cavendish saw and conversed with the venerable Butzou, he gave it as his opinion that his malady was chiefly on the nerves, and had originated in grief.
