adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading It took a blow of some kind to make a hole in the window; who gave the blow?
brainnounUS /breɪn/
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 “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
Cameristus
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From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Have we investigated the patient’s case sufficiently?
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
colleaguenounUS /ˈkɑːliɡ/
an associate that one works with
From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
cracksnounUS /kræks/
plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do we know that?
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It took a blow of some kind to make a hole in the window; who gave the blow?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Have we investigated the patient’s case sufficiently?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
holenounUS /hoʊl/
an opening into or through something
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
investigatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtəd/
past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically
From this reading Have we investigated the patient’s case sufficiently?
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It took a blow of some kind to make a hole in the window; who gave the blow?
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Do we know that?
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading It took a blow of some kind to make a hole in the window; who gave the blow?
nervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/
easily agitated
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It took a blow of some kind to make a hole in the window; who gave the blow?
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
panenounUS /peɪn/
sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/
a person who requires medical care
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
patient'snounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
possessive form of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading Have we investigated the patient’s case sufficiently?
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It took a blow of some kind to make a hole in the window; who gave the blow?
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Have we investigated the patient’s case sufficiently?
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It took a blow of some kind to make a hole in the window; who gave the blow?
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took a blow of some kind to make a hole in the window; who gave the blow?
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Do we know that?
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It took a blow of some kind to make a hole in the window; who gave the blow?
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, the changes that he has observed so keenly certainly exist in the patient; but it is not the stomach that, by degrees, has set up nervous action in the system, and so affected the brain, like a hole in a window pane spreading cracks round about it.
