96
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97
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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading {Leaned languidly against the netting: p97.jpg} As Phoebe and I grow wise in medical lore the case of Cannibal Ann assumes a different aspect.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If there is anything I dislike and deplore, it is the possession of knowledge which I cannot put to practical use.
Ann
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anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading If there is anything I dislike and deplore, it is the possession of knowledge which I cannot put to practical use.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading {Leaned languidly against the netting: p97.jpg} As Phoebe and I grow wise in medical lore the case of Cannibal Ann assumes a different aspect.
aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading {Leaned languidly against the netting: p97.jpg} As Phoebe and I grow wise in medical lore the case of Cannibal Ann assumes a different aspect.
assumesverbUS /əˈsuːmz/
third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
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attractedverbUS /əˈtræktɪd/
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading {Not particularly attracted by the poultry: p96.jpg} I have been studying _The Young Poultry Keeper's Friend_ of late.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading {Not particularly attracted by the poultry: p96.jpg} I have been studying _The Young Poultry Keeper's Friend_ of late.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading {Not particularly attracted by the poultry: p96.jpg} I have been studying _The Young Poultry Keeper's Friend_ of late.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
CannibalnounUS /ˈkænəbəl/
a person who eats human flesh
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cannot
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From this reading If there is anything I dislike and deplore, it is the possession of knowledge which I cannot put to practical use.
carbolic
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From this reading Phoebe joined me in the diagnosis and we treated the victims with a carbolic lotion and scrubbed them with vaseline.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
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cockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
deploreverbUS /dɪˈplɔːr/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading If there is anything I dislike and deplore, it is the possession of knowledge which I cannot put to practical use.
diagnosisnounUS /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsəs/
identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
From this reading Phoebe joined me in the diagnosis and we treated the victims with a carbolic lotion and scrubbed them with vaseline.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading {Leaned languidly against the netting: p97.jpg} As Phoebe and I grow wise in medical lore the case of Cannibal Ann assumes a different aspect.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading If there is anything I dislike and deplore, it is the possession of knowledge which I cannot put to practical use.
FriendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
hensnounUS /henz/
plural of “hen” — adult female chicken
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there is anything I dislike and deplore, it is the possession of knowledge which I cannot put to practical use.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there is anything I dislike and deplore, it is the possession of knowledge which I cannot put to practical use.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If there is anything I dislike and deplore, it is the possession of knowledge which I cannot put to practical use.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Phoebe joined me in the diagnosis and we treated the victims with a carbolic lotion and scrubbed them with vaseline.
jpg
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JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
Keeper's
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knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading If there is anything I dislike and deplore, it is the possession of knowledge which I cannot put to practical use.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
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lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
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LeanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
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LegnounUS /leɡ/
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
lorenounUS /lɔːr/
knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
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lotionnounUS /ˈloʊʃən/
any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
From this reading Phoebe joined me in the diagnosis and we treated the victims with a carbolic lotion and scrubbed them with vaseline.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Phoebe joined me in the diagnosis and we treated the victims with a carbolic lotion and scrubbed them with vaseline.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading {Leaned languidly against the netting: p97.jpg} As Phoebe and I grow wise in medical lore the case of Cannibal Ann assumes a different aspect.
nettingnounUS /ˈnetɪŋ/
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
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NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
pnounUS /piː/
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
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particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
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PhoebenounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Phoebe joined me in the diagnosis and we treated the victims with a carbolic lotion and scrubbed them with vaseline.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading If there is anything I dislike and deplore, it is the possession of knowledge which I cannot put to practical use.
poultrynounUS /ˈpoʊltri/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
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poultry-yard
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From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading If there is anything I dislike and deplore, it is the possession of knowledge which I cannot put to practical use.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If there is anything I dislike and deplore, it is the possession of knowledge which I cannot put to practical use.
Scalyadjective
rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
scrubbedadjectiveUS /skrʌbd/
made clean by scrubbing
From this reading Phoebe joined me in the diagnosis and we treated the victims with a carbolic lotion and scrubbed them with vaseline.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
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thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Phoebe joined me in the diagnosis and we treated the victims with a carbolic lotion and scrubbed them with vaseline.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there is anything I dislike and deplore, it is the possession of knowledge which I cannot put to practical use.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If there is anything I dislike and deplore, it is the possession of knowledge which I cannot put to practical use.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Having discovered an interesting disease called Scaly Leg in the July number, I took the magazine out into the poultry-yard and identified the malady on three hens and a cock.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Phoebe joined me in the diagnosis and we treated the victims with a carbolic lotion and scrubbed them with vaseline.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading If there is anything I dislike and deplore, it is the possession of knowledge which I cannot put to practical use.
vaselinenounUS /ˈvæsəliːn/
a trademarked brand of petroleum jelly
From this reading Phoebe joined me in the diagnosis and we treated the victims with a carbolic lotion and scrubbed them with vaseline.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Phoebe joined me in the diagnosis and we treated the victims with a carbolic lotion and scrubbed them with vaseline.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Phoebe joined me in the diagnosis and we treated the victims with a carbolic lotion and scrubbed them with vaseline.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If there is anything I dislike and deplore, it is the possession of knowledge which I cannot put to practical use.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
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withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Phoebe joined me in the diagnosis and we treated the victims with a carbolic lotion and scrubbed them with vaseline.
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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