used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is in this dream-state, which may last a considerable time, that the morbid impulses of the alcoholic are most often carried into effect."
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
alcoholicadjectiveUS /ˌælkəˈhɑːlɪk/
characteristic of or containing alcohol
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
AlcoholismnounUS /ˈælkəhɔːlɪzəm/
habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms
From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
AMNESICadjective
of or relating to or caused by amnesia
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
from appearances alone
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
Atkinson
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From this reading _Medico-Legal Relations of Alcoholism_ by Stanley B. Atkinson, M.A., M.B., B.Sc.
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading _Medico-Legal Relations of Alcoholism_ by Stanley B. Atkinson, M.A., M.B., B.Sc.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It is in this dream-state, which may last a considerable time, that the morbid impulses of the alcoholic are most often carried into effect."
centresnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
chronicadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is in this dream-state, which may last a considerable time, that the morbid impulses of the alcoholic are most often carried into effect."
CriminologynounUS /ˌkrɪmɪˈnɑːlədʒi/
the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and law enforcement
From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
derangementnoun
a state of mental disturbance and disorientation
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
DREAM-PHASE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
dream-state
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is in this dream-state, which may last a considerable time, that the morbid impulses of the alcoholic are most often carried into effect."
drinkernounUS /ˈdrɪŋkər/
a person who drinks liquids
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
drug-habit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
drunkennessnounUS /ˈdrʌŋkənnəs/
a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
eaternounUS /ˈiːtər/
someone who consumes food for nourishment
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is in this dream-state, which may last a considerable time, that the morbid impulses of the alcoholic are most often carried into effect."
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading It is in this dream-state, which may last a considerable time, that the morbid impulses of the alcoholic are most often carried into effect."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is in this dream-state, which may last a considerable time, that the morbid impulses of the alcoholic are most often carried into effect."
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is in this dream-state, which may last a considerable time, that the morbid impulses of the alcoholic are most often carried into effect."
immediately past
From this reading It is in this dream-state, which may last a considerable time, that the morbid impulses of the alcoholic are most often carried into effect."
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is in this dream-state, which may last a considerable time, that the morbid impulses of the alcoholic are most often carried into effect."
MedicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
Medico-Legal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Medico-Legal Relations of Alcoholism_ by Stanley B. Atkinson, M.A., M.B., B.Sc.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading It is in this dream-state, which may last a considerable time, that the morbid impulses of the alcoholic are most often carried into effect."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is in this dream-state, which may last a considerable time, that the morbid impulses of the alcoholic are most often carried into effect."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
easily agitated
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is in this dream-state, which may last a considerable time, that the morbid impulses of the alcoholic are most often carried into effect."
opiumnounUS /ˈoʊpiəm/
an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
purposefuladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrpəsfəl/
serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
without much difficulty
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading _Medico-Legal Relations of Alcoholism_ by Stanley B. Atkinson, M.A., M.B., B.Sc.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
Scnoun
a white trivalent metallic element; sometimes classified in the rare earth group; occurs in the Scandinavian mineral thortveitite
From this reading _Medico-Legal Relations of Alcoholism_ by Stanley B. Atkinson, M.A., M.B., B.Sc.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading _Medico-Legal Relations of Alcoholism_ by Stanley B. Atkinson, M.A., M.B., B.Sc.
SullivannounUS /ˈsʌləvən/
United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)
From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is in this dream-state, which may last a considerable time, that the morbid impulses of the alcoholic are most often carried into effect."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is in this dream-state, which may last a considerable time, that the morbid impulses of the alcoholic are most often carried into effect."
topernoun
a person who drinks alcoholic beverages (especially to excess)
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is in this dream-state, which may last a considerable time, that the morbid impulses of the alcoholic are most often carried into effect."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
which person or people
From this reading "The confirmed toper, who is as much the victim of drug-habit as the opium eater, may have amnesic dream phases, during which he may commit automatically offensive acts while he is mentally irresponsible."
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE AMNESIC DREAM-PHASE "In the drunkenness of the chronic alcoholic the higher brain centres are affected more readily and more profoundly than the rest of the nervous system, with the result that the drinker, despite the derangement of his consciousness, is capable of apparently deliberate and purposeful acts.
