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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 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."
acts
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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.
affected
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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.
alcoholic
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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.
Alcoholism
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From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
AMNESIC
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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.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
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.
apparently
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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.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
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.
automatically
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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."
B
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From this reading _Medico-Legal Relations of Alcoholism_ by Stanley B. Atkinson, M.A., M.B., B.Sc.
brain
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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.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
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.
C
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From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
capable
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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.
carried
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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."
centres
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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.
chronic
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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.
commit
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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."
confirmed
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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."
consciousness
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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.
considerable
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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."
Criminology
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From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
D
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From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
deliberate
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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.
derangement
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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.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
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.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
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
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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
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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."
drinker
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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
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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."
drunkenness
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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.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
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."
eater
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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."
effect
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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."
H
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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."
hepronounUS /hiː/
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."
higher
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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.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
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.
impulses
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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."
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
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."
irresponsible
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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."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
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.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
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."
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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."
M
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From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
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."
Medical
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From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
Medico-Legal
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From this reading _Medico-Legal Relations of Alcoholism_ by Stanley B. Atkinson, M.A., M.B., B.Sc.
mentally
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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."
morbid
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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."
more
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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.
most
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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."
much
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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."
nervous
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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.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
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.
offensive
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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."
Officer
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From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
often
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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."
opium
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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."
phases
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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."
Prison
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From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
profoundly
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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.
purposeful
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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.
readilynounUS /readily/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
Relations
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From this reading _Medico-Legal Relations of Alcoholism_ by Stanley B. Atkinson, M.A., M.B., B.Sc.
restnounUS /rest/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
result
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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.
Sc
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From this reading _Medico-Legal Relations of Alcoholism_ by Stanley B. Atkinson, M.A., M.B., B.Sc.
Service
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From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
Stanley
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From this reading _Medico-Legal Relations of Alcoholism_ by Stanley B. Atkinson, M.A., M.B., B.Sc.
Sullivan
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From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
system
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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.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
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.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
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.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
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.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
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."
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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."
toper
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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."
victim
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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."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
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."
whopronounUS /huː/
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
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From this reading _The Criminology of Alcoholism_ by William C. Sullivan, M.D., Medical Officer H.M. Prison Service.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
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.
