Chapter XXIV · The Consumptive Remedy.--E. Andrews, M. D.--Born

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WITHOUT BIRTHRIGHTS.--HASHEESH CANDY.--ROBACK THE GREAT.--A CONJURER OPPOSED TO LYING.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

arousing affect

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

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

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

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

From this reading It is a mere slop corked in a vial; but there are a good many people who are silly enough to buy it of him.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

plural of “birthright” — a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth

From this reading WITHOUT BIRTHRIGHTS.--HASHEESH CANDY.--ROBACK THE GREAT.--A CONJURER OPPOSED TO LYING.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is a mere slop corked in a vial; but there are a good many people who are silly enough to buy it of him.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading It is a mere slop corked in a vial; but there are a good many people who are silly enough to buy it of him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts

From this reading WITHOUT BIRTHRIGHTS.--HASHEESH CANDY.--ROBACK THE GREAT.--A CONJURER OPPOSED TO LYING.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

a burrowing ground squirrel of western America and Asia; has cheek pouches and a light and dark stripe running down the body

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience

From this reading WITHOUT BIRTHRIGHTS.--HASHEESH CANDY.--ROBACK THE GREAT.--A CONJURER OPPOSED TO LYING.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

tending to consume or use often wastefully

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

(of wine) tainted in flavor by a cork containing excess tannin

From this reading It is a mere slop corked in a vial; but there are a good many people who are silly enough to buy it of him.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

in a serious manner

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It is a mere slop corked in a vial; but there are a good many people who are silly enough to buy it of him.

a boy or man

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

enclose with a fence

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

a man of refinement

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

coins made of gold

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It is a mere slop corked in a vial; but there are a good many people who are silly enough to buy it of him.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading WITHOUT BIRTHRIGHTS.--HASHEESH CANDY.--ROBACK THE GREAT.--A CONJURER OPPOSED TO LYING.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen

From this reading WITHOUT BIRTHRIGHTS.--HASHEESH CANDY.--ROBACK THE GREAT.--A CONJURER OPPOSED TO LYING.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is a mere slop corked in a vial; but there are a good many people who are silly enough to buy it of him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

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

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

the quality of being humane

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

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

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

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

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a mere slop corked in a vial; but there are a good many people who are silly enough to buy it of him.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

immediately past

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading WITHOUT BIRTHRIGHTS.--HASHEESH CANDY.--ROBACK THE GREAT.--A CONJURER OPPOSED TO LYING.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It is a mere slop corked in a vial; but there are a good many people who are silly enough to buy it of him.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

being nothing more than specified

From this reading It is a mere slop corked in a vial; but there are a good many people who are silly enough to buy it of him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

a brief written record

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is a mere slop corked in a vial; but there are a good many people who are silly enough to buy it of him.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading WITHOUT BIRTHRIGHTS.--HASHEESH CANDY.--ROBACK THE GREAT.--A CONJURER OPPOSED TO LYING.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It is a mere slop corked in a vial; but there are a good many people who are silly enough to buy it of him.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

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From this reading WITHOUT BIRTHRIGHTS.--HASHEESH CANDY.--ROBACK THE GREAT.--A CONJURER OPPOSED TO LYING.

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From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

plural of “sell” — the activity of persuading someone to buy

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading It is a mere slop corked in a vial; but there are a good many people who are silly enough to buy it of him.

cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

From this reading It is a mere slop corked in a vial; but there are a good many people who are silly enough to buy it of him.

that is looked for

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

express a supposition

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

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

From this reading WITHOUT BIRTHRIGHTS.--HASHEESH CANDY.--ROBACK THE GREAT.--A CONJURER OPPOSED TO LYING.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

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

From this reading WITHOUT BIRTHRIGHTS.--HASHEESH CANDY.--ROBACK THE GREAT.--A CONJURER OPPOSED TO LYING.

a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)

From this reading It is a mere slop corked in a vial; but there are a good many people who are silly enough to buy it of him.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

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

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

which person or people

From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

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From this reading There is a fellow in Williamsburg who calls himself a clergyman, and sells a "consumptive remedy," by which I suppose he means a remedy for consumption.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A certain gentleman, during last November, earnestly sought an interview with this reverend brother in the interests of humanity, but he was as inaccessible as a chipmunk in a stone fence.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading WITHOUT BIRTHRIGHTS.--HASHEESH CANDY.--ROBACK THE GREAT.--A CONJURER OPPOSED TO LYING.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading The gentleman wrote a polite note to the knave asking about prices, and received a printed circular in return, stating in an affecting manner the good man's grief at having to raise his price in consequence of the cost of gold "with which I am obliged to buy my medicines" saith he, "in Paris."