adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a layman, I cannot but notice another great advance in the medical profession.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It is not alone in it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a layman, I cannot but notice another great advance in the medical profession.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It is rather expected that the lawyers will divide the oyster between them and leave the shell to the contestants.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It is in the study of temper, temperament, hereditary predispositions, that we may expect the most brilliant results in preventive medicine.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As a layman, I cannot but notice another great advance in the medical profession.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
cannot
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From this reading As a layman, I cannot but notice another great advance in the medical profession.
common-sense
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From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
contestantsnounUS /kənˈtestənts/
plural of “contestant” — a person who participates in competitions
From this reading It is rather expected that the lawyers will divide the oyster between them and leave the shell to the contestants.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading It is rather expected that the lawyers will divide the oyster between them and leave the shell to the contestants.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It is in the study of temper, temperament, hereditary predispositions, that we may expect the most brilliant results in preventive medicine.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It is rather expected that the lawyers will divide the oyster between them and leave the shell to the contestants.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading It is in the study of temper, temperament, hereditary predispositions, that we may expect the most brilliant results in preventive medicine.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As a layman, I cannot but notice another great advance in the medical profession.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is in the study of temper, temperament, hereditary predispositions, that we may expect the most brilliant results in preventive medicine.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is in the study of temper, temperament, hereditary predispositions, that we may expect the most brilliant results in preventive medicine.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading It is rather expected that the lawyers will divide the oyster between them and leave the shell to the contestants.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
laymannounUS /ˈleɪmən/
someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
From this reading As a layman, I cannot but notice another great advance in the medical profession.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading It is rather expected that the lawyers will divide the oyster between them and leave the shell to the contestants.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is in the study of temper, temperament, hereditary predispositions, that we may expect the most brilliant results in preventive medicine.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading As a layman, I cannot but notice another great advance in the medical profession.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading It is in the study of temper, temperament, hereditary predispositions, that we may expect the most brilliant results in preventive medicine.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is in the study of temper, temperament, hereditary predispositions, that we may expect the most brilliant results in preventive medicine.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not alone in it.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading As a layman, I cannot but notice another great advance in the medical profession.
occultverbUS /əˈkʌlt/
cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
oysternounUS /ˈɔɪstər/
marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading It is rather expected that the lawyers will divide the oyster between them and leave the shell to the contestants.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
predispositionsnounUS /ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “predisposition” — susceptibility to a pathogen
From this reading It is in the study of temper, temperament, hereditary predispositions, that we may expect the most brilliant results in preventive medicine.
preventiveadjectiveUS /prɪˈventɪv/
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
From this reading It is in the study of temper, temperament, hereditary predispositions, that we may expect the most brilliant results in preventive medicine.
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading As a layman, I cannot but notice another great advance in the medical profession.
psychologynounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the science of mental life
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading It is rather expected that the lawyers will divide the oyster between them and leave the shell to the contestants.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
remindsverbUS /riˈmaɪndz/
third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is in the study of temper, temperament, hereditary predispositions, that we may expect the most brilliant results in preventive medicine.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading It is rather expected that the lawyers will divide the oyster between them and leave the shell to the contestants.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading It is in the study of temper, temperament, hereditary predispositions, that we may expect the most brilliant results in preventive medicine.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading It is in the study of temper, temperament, hereditary predispositions, that we may expect the most brilliant results in preventive medicine.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is in the study of temper, temperament, hereditary predispositions, that we may expect the most brilliant results in preventive medicine.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is rather expected that the lawyers will divide the oyster between them and leave the shell to the contestants.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is in the study of temper, temperament, hereditary predispositions, that we may expect the most brilliant results in preventive medicine.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The mention of the intimate knowledge of family and constitutional conditions possessed by the old-fashioned country doctor, whose main strength lay in this and in his common-sense, reminds me of another great advance in the modern practice, in the attempt to understand nature better by the scientific study of psychology and the occult relations of mind and body.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is rather expected that the lawyers will divide the oyster between them and leave the shell to the contestants.
