used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The House of Life, you have already learned, is a great and venerable building.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The House of Life, you have already learned, is a great and venerable building.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The House of Life, you have already learned, is a great and venerable building.
ArchnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
AssistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading We build no such houses now.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The House of Life, you have already learned, is a great and venerable building.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading It is, however, very well understood that this work concerns the prolongation of the Vital Forces first, the preservation of Health next, and the enlargement of scientific truth generally.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
enlargementnounUS /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒmənt/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading It is, however, very well understood that this work concerns the prolongation of the Vital Forces first, the preservation of Health next, and the enlargement of scientific truth generally.
to come or go into
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is, however, very well understood that this work concerns the prolongation of the Vital Forces first, the preservation of Health next, and the enlargement of scientific truth generally.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It is, however, very well understood that this work concerns the prolongation of the Vital Forces first, the preservation of Health next, and the enlargement of scientific truth generally.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It is, however, very well understood that this work concerns the prolongation of the Vital Forces first, the preservation of Health next, and the enlargement of scientific truth generally.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The House of Life, you have already learned, is a great and venerable building.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The House of Life, you have already learned, is a great and venerable building.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading It is, however, very well understood that this work concerns the prolongation of the Vital Forces first, the preservation of Health next, and the enlargement of scientific truth generally.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN THE INNER HOUSE.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We build no such houses now.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is, however, very well understood that this work concerns the prolongation of the Vital Forces first, the preservation of Health next, and the enlargement of scientific truth generally.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE INNER HOUSE.
located inward
From this reading IN THE INNER HOUSE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The House of Life, you have already learned, is a great and venerable building.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is, however, very well understood that this work concerns the prolongation of the Vital Forces first, the preservation of Health next, and the enlargement of scientific truth generally.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The House of Life, you have already learned, is a great and venerable building.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The House of Life, you have already learned, is a great and venerable building.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It is, however, very well understood that this work concerns the prolongation of the Vital Forces first, the preservation of Health next, and the enlargement of scientific truth generally.
not any; not one
From this reading We build no such houses now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We build no such houses now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The House of Life, you have already learned, is a great and venerable building.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
PhysiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
PhysiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading It is, however, very well understood that this work concerns the prolongation of the Vital Forces first, the preservation of Health next, and the enlargement of scientific truth generally.
prolongationnoun
the act of prolonging something
From this reading It is, however, very well understood that this work concerns the prolongation of the Vital Forces first, the preservation of Health next, and the enlargement of scientific truth generally.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading It is, however, very well understood that this work concerns the prolongation of the Vital Forces first, the preservation of Health next, and the enlargement of scientific truth generally.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We build no such houses now.
Suffragannoun
an assistant or subordinate bishop of a diocese
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE INNER HOUSE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is, however, very well understood that this work concerns the prolongation of the Vital Forces first, the preservation of Health next, and the enlargement of scientific truth generally.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It is, however, very well understood that this work concerns the prolongation of the Vital Forces first, the preservation of Health next, and the enlargement of scientific truth generally.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It is, however, very well understood that this work concerns the prolongation of the Vital Forces first, the preservation of Health next, and the enlargement of scientific truth generally.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading The House of Life, you have already learned, is a great and venerable building.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is, however, very well understood that this work concerns the prolongation of the Vital Forces first, the preservation of Health next, and the enlargement of scientific truth generally.
VitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading It is, however, very well understood that this work concerns the prolongation of the Vital Forces first, the preservation of Health next, and the enlargement of scientific truth generally.
viz
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From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We build no such houses now.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is, however, very well understood that this work concerns the prolongation of the Vital Forces first, the preservation of Health next, and the enlargement of scientific truth generally.
which person or people
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading No one but those who belong to the Holy College--viz., the Arch Physician, the Suffragan, the Fellows or Physicians, and the Assistants--are permitted to enter its doors or to witness the work that is carried on within these walls.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The House of Life, you have already learned, is a great and venerable building.
