used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading For it is in the kitchen that indigestion begins, and if your cook is faultless, and rightly understands her business, you will not get indigestion, save through your own indiscretions in the dining-room.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE BREAKFAST.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading For it is in the kitchen that indigestion begins, and if your cook is faultless, and rightly understands her business, you will not get indigestion, save through your own indiscretions in the dining-room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
a person who is in charge
From this reading We are going to teach you health from the kitchen and dining-room, two of the most important sources of human suffering, and the chief sources of income of the physician.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading For it is in the kitchen that indigestion begins, and if your cook is faultless, and rightly understands her business, you will not get indigestion, save through your own indiscretions in the dining-room.
dietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
digestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading We are going to teach you health from the kitchen and dining-room, two of the most important sources of human suffering, and the chief sources of income of the physician.
embellishments
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From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
faultlessadjective
without fault or error
From this reading For it is in the kitchen that indigestion begins, and if your cook is faultless, and rightly understands her business, you will not get indigestion, save through your own indiscretions in the dining-room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For it is in the kitchen that indigestion begins, and if your cook is faultless, and rightly understands her business, you will not get indigestion, save through your own indiscretions in the dining-room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We are going to teach you health from the kitchen and dining-room, two of the most important sources of human suffering, and the chief sources of income of the physician.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading For it is in the kitchen that indigestion begins, and if your cook is faultless, and rightly understands her business, you will not get indigestion, save through your own indiscretions in the dining-room.
the act of departing
From this reading We are going to teach you health from the kitchen and dining-room, two of the most important sources of human suffering, and the chief sources of income of the physician.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading We are going to teach you health from the kitchen and dining-room, two of the most important sources of human suffering, and the chief sources of income of the physician.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For it is in the kitchen that indigestion begins, and if your cook is faultless, and rightly understands her business, you will not get indigestion, save through your own indiscretions in the dining-room.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading We are going to teach you health from the kitchen and dining-room, two of the most important sources of human suffering, and the chief sources of income of the physician.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For it is in the kitchen that indigestion begins, and if your cook is faultless, and rightly understands her business, you will not get indigestion, save through your own indiscretions in the dining-room.
of great significance or value
From this reading We are going to teach you health from the kitchen and dining-room, two of the most important sources of human suffering, and the chief sources of income of the physician.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading We are going to teach you health from the kitchen and dining-room, two of the most important sources of human suffering, and the chief sources of income of the physician.
indigestionnounUS /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestʃən/
a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
From this reading For it is in the kitchen that indigestion begins, and if your cook is faultless, and rightly understands her business, you will not get indigestion, save through your own indiscretions in the dining-room.
indiscretionsnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈskreʃənz/
plural of “indiscretion” — the trait of being injudicious
From this reading For it is in the kitchen that indigestion begins, and if your cook is faultless, and rightly understands her business, you will not get indigestion, save through your own indiscretions in the dining-room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading We are going to teach you health from the kitchen and dining-room, two of the most important sources of human suffering, and the chief sources of income of the physician.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
used to form the superlative
From this reading We are going to teach you health from the kitchen and dining-room, two of the most important sources of human suffering, and the chief sources of income of the physician.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For it is in the kitchen that indigestion begins, and if your cook is faultless, and rightly understands her business, you will not get indigestion, save through your own indiscretions in the dining-room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
oft-forgotten
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For it is in the kitchen that indigestion begins, and if your cook is faultless, and rightly understands her business, you will not get indigestion, save through your own indiscretions in the dining-room.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading We are going to teach you health from the kitchen and dining-room, two of the most important sources of human suffering, and the chief sources of income of the physician.
physiologicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪziəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to the biological study of physiology
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading For it is in the kitchen that indigestion begins, and if your cook is faultless, and rightly understands her business, you will not get indigestion, save through your own indiscretions in the dining-room.
except for; apart from
From this reading For it is in the kitchen that indigestion begins, and if your cook is faultless, and rightly understands her business, you will not get indigestion, save through your own indiscretions in the dining-room.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading We are going to teach you health from the kitchen and dining-room, two of the most important sources of human suffering, and the chief sources of income of the physician.
express in speech
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
a state of acute pain
From this reading We are going to teach you health from the kitchen and dining-room, two of the most important sources of human suffering, and the chief sources of income of the physician.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading We are going to teach you health from the kitchen and dining-room, two of the most important sources of human suffering, and the chief sources of income of the physician.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BREAKFAST.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For it is in the kitchen that indigestion begins, and if your cook is faultless, and rightly understands her business, you will not get indigestion, save through your own indiscretions in the dining-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We are going to teach you health from the kitchen and dining-room, two of the most important sources of human suffering, and the chief sources of income of the physician.
understandsverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstændz/
third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading For it is in the kitchen that indigestion begins, and if your cook is faultless, and rightly understands her business, you will not get indigestion, save through your own indiscretions in the dining-room.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
variationsnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
well-wornadjective
showing signs of much wear or use
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For it is in the kitchen that indigestion begins, and if your cook is faultless, and rightly understands her business, you will not get indigestion, save through your own indiscretions in the dining-room.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The subject of “diet and digestion” is a well-worn theme, and more books and papers are written upon this than upon any other medical subject.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But though the tale is old, there are variations and embellishments which are quite new; and it is in an original manner that we wish to speak to you on this old but oft-forgotten subject of physiological diet.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading For it is in the kitchen that indigestion begins, and if your cook is faultless, and rightly understands her business, you will not get indigestion, save through your own indiscretions in the dining-room.
