Chapter XVIII · Jam, Jam Efficaci Do Manus Scientiae

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

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

possessing life

From this reading The flame of life was very feeble, and it was only by the utmost watchfulness that it could be kept alive at all.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The flame of life was very feeble, and it was only by the utmost watchfulness that it could be kept alive at all.

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

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The flame of life was very feeble, and it was only by the utmost watchfulness that it could be kept alive at all.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

completely unclothed

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The flame of life was very feeble, and it was only by the utmost watchfulness that it could be kept alive at all.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The flame of life was very feeble, and it was only by the utmost watchfulness that it could be kept alive at all.

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

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From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

plural of “disorder” — a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

-ing form of “dread” — be afraid or scared of; be frightened of

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

a resident of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

bringing death

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading The flame of life was very feeble, and it was only by the utmost watchfulness that it could be kept alive at all.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading The flame of life was very feeble, and it was only by the utmost watchfulness that it could be kept alive at all.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

a long fixed look

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

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

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

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From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

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

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

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

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

a new personification of a familiar idea

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

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From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The flame of life was very feeble, and it was only by the utmost watchfulness that it could be kept alive at all.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The flame of life was very feeble, and it was only by the utmost watchfulness that it could be kept alive at all.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

go away from a place

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

the literary culture

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The flame of life was very feeble, and it was only by the utmost watchfulness that it could be kept alive at all.

plural of “longing” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

used to form the superlative

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

relating to or associated with necromancy

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

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From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

not any; not one

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

and nothing more

From this reading The flame of life was very feeble, and it was only by the utmost watchfulness that it could be kept alive at all.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

owed as a debt

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

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From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

with speed

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

plural of “rune” — any character from an ancient Germanic alphabet used in Scandinavia from the 3rd century to the Middle Ages

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

blindly imitative

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

move stealthily

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

in the near future

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

bring to an end or halt

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The flame of life was very feeble, and it was only by the utmost watchfulness that it could be kept alive at all.

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

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

on that

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

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From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

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

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

two times

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

not important

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

the act of using

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The flame of life was very feeble, and it was only by the utmost watchfulness that it could be kept alive at all.

precisely as stated

From this reading The flame of life was very feeble, and it was only by the utmost watchfulness that it could be kept alive at all.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

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

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading The flame of life was very feeble, and it was only by the utmost watchfulness that it could be kept alive at all.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Owing to Nestley's skilful treatment the squire soon recovered from his illness, but the fact of twice being laid upon a bed of sickness within a few weeks, showed how susceptible his constitution had become to the slightest ailment, and how rapidly any such ailment might terminate with fatal results.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading In spite of his settled conviction regarding incarnation in a new body, the squire seemed remarkably loth to leave his old one, and obeyed the doctor's orders in a most slavish manner, dreading lest by some chance his soul should slip away into the next world.

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From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

but in spite of that

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading To a young and vigorous frame such slight indispositions would be comparatively unimportant, but the weak body of the old man, with its worn-out-organization, was able to develop these disorders in a most alarming tanner.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I use no charms, Ephesian letters, philtres, spells or runes, Nor aught of necromantic devilries Yet thro' the power of new-found sciences Before my searching gaze I bare your soul And read the secret longings writ thereon.