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The doctor, &c., vol. 4 (of 7)

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The doctor, &c., vol. 4 (of 7) is here in full — 7 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE DOCTOR IN HIS CURE.
IRRELIGION THE REPROACH OF HIS PROFESSION.
Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.
TAMING OF THE SHREW.
EFFECT OF MEDICAL STUDIES ON DIFFERENT DISPOSITIONS.
JEW PHYSICIANS, ESTIMATION AND ODIUM IN WHICH THEY WERE HELD.
_Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.
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The doctor, &c., vol. 4 (of 7)

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The doctor, &c., vol. 4 (of 7) is here in full — 7 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/1 · 7 reading units · Lines 1–7

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THE DOCTOR IN HIS CURE.
/ðə ˈdɑːktər ɪn hɪz kjʊr/
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IRRELIGION THE REPROACH OF HIS PROFESSION.
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Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.
/ˈvɝː.tʃuː ənd ðæt pɑːrt ʌv fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi wɪl aɪ əˈplaɪ ðæt triːts ʌv ˈhæpinəs baɪ ˈvɝː.tʃuː ˈspeʃəli tuː biː əˈtʃiːvd/
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TAMING OF THE SHREW.
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EFFECT OF MEDICAL STUDIES ON DIFFERENT DISPOSITIONS.
/ɪˈfekt ʌv ˈmedəkəl ˈstʌdiz ɑːn ˈdɪfərənt ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/
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JEW PHYSICIANS, ESTIMATION AND ODIUM IN WHICH THEY WERE HELD.
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_Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

Learner Dictionary

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achieved verb US /əˈtʃiːvd/

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading “Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.”

digression noun US /daɪˈɡreʃən/

a message that departs from the main subject

From this reading “_Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.”

dispositions noun US /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/

plural of “disposition” — your usual mood

From this reading “EFFECT OF MEDICAL STUDIES ON DIFFERENT DISPOSITIONS.”

estimation noun US /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading “JEW PHYSICIANS, ESTIMATION AND ODIUM IN WHICH THEY WERE HELD.”

mas noun US /mɑːz/

plural of “ma” — informal terms for a mother

From this reading “_Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.”

physicians noun US /fəˈzɪʃənz/

plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading “JEW PHYSICIANS, ESTIMATION AND ODIUM IN WHICH THEY WERE HELD.”

taming verb US /ˈteɪmɪŋ/

-ing form of “tame” — correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading “TAMING OF THE SHREW.”

treats noun US /triːts/

plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading “Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.”

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By virtue preposition + noun

In this reading “Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.”

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achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.

advertencia

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From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

alnounUS /æl/

a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.

applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.

ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.

capitulo

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From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

Confiesso

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From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

CUREverbUS /kjʊr/

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading THE DOCTOR IN HIS CURE.

denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

DIFFERENTadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading EFFECT OF MEDICAL STUDIES ON DIFFERENT DISPOSITIONS.

digressionnounUS /daɪˈɡreʃən/

a message that departs from the main subject

From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

disculpa

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From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

DISPOSITIONSnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/

plural of “disposition” — your usual mood

From this reading EFFECT OF MEDICAL STUDIES ON DIFFERENT DISPOSITIONS.

DOCTORnounUS /ˈdɑːktər/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading THE DOCTOR IN HIS CURE.

EFFECTnounUS /ɪˈfekt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading EFFECT OF MEDICAL STUDIES ON DIFFERENT DISPOSITIONS.

esnounUS /es/

a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons

From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

esta

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From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

ESTIMATIONnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading JEW PHYSICIANS, ESTIMATION AND ODIUM IN WHICH THEY WERE HELD.

facil

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.

HELDadjectiveUS /held/

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading JEW PHYSICIANS, ESTIMATION AND ODIUM IN WHICH THEY WERE HELD.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE DOCTOR IN HIS CURE.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE DOCTOR IN HIS CURE.

IRRELIGIONnoun

the quality of not being devout

From this reading IRRELIGION THE REPROACH OF HIS PROFESSION.

JEWnounUS /dʒuː/

a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading JEW PHYSICIANS, ESTIMATION AND ODIUM IN WHICH THEY WERE HELD.

lanounUS /lɑː/

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

leerla

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From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

LUIS

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

masnounUS /mɑːz/

plural of “ma” — informal terms for a mother

From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

MEDICALadjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading EFFECT OF MEDICAL STUDIES ON DIFFERENT DISPOSITIONS.

MUNOZ

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

ODIUMnoun

state of disgrace resulting from detestable behavior

From this reading JEW PHYSICIANS, ESTIMATION AND ODIUM IN WHICH THEY WERE HELD.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IRRELIGION THE REPROACH OF HIS PROFESSION.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading EFFECT OF MEDICAL STUDIES ON DIFFERENT DISPOSITIONS.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.

passar

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.

PHYSICIANSnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/

plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading JEW PHYSICIANS, ESTIMATION AND ODIUM IN WHICH THEY WERE HELD.

PROFESSIONnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading IRRELIGION THE REPROACH OF HIS PROFESSION.

que

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From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

quisiere

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From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

REPROACHnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading IRRELIGION THE REPROACH OF HIS PROFESSION.

SHREWnoun

a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman

From this reading TAMING OF THE SHREW.

siguiente

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From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

sirva

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/

in a special manner

From this reading Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.

STUDIESnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading EFFECT OF MEDICAL STUDIES ON DIFFERENT DISPOSITIONS.

TAMINGverbUS /ˈteɪmɪŋ/

-ing form of “tame” — correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading TAMING OF THE SHREW.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE DOCTOR IN HIS CURE.

THEYpronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading JEW PHYSICIANS, ESTIMATION AND ODIUM IN WHICH THEY WERE HELD.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.

treatsnounUS /triːts/

plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.

VirtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.

WEREauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading JEW PHYSICIANS, ESTIMATION AND ODIUM IN WHICH THEY WERE HELD.

WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading JEW PHYSICIANS, ESTIMATION AND ODIUM IN WHICH THEY WERE HELD.

Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Virtue, and that part of philosophy Will I apply, that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achieved.

ynounUS /waɪ/

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading _Confiesso la digression; mas es facil al que no quisiere leerla, passar al capitulo siguiente, y esta advertencia sirva de disculpa._ LUIS MUNOZ.

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