used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a disease of the body, not of the mind itself.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading Insanity explains abnormal, but not superhuman phenomena.
alienationnounUS /ˌeɪliəˈneɪʃən/
the feeling of being alienated from other people
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It is a disease of the body, not of the mind itself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Insanity explains abnormal, but not superhuman phenomena.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is cured, when curable, by medical, not by purely spiritual treatment; by physic and good regimen, not by exorcisms.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
curableadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊrəbəl/
able to be cured or healed
From this reading It is cured, when curable, by medical, not by purely spiritual treatment; by physic and good regimen, not by exorcisms.
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading It is cured, when curable, by medical, not by purely spiritual treatment; by physic and good regimen, not by exorcisms.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
derangementnoun
a state of mental disturbance and disorientation
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading It is a disease of the body, not of the mind itself.
exorcismsnounUS /ˈeksərsɪzəmz/
plural of “exorcism” — freeing from evil spirits
From this reading It is cured, when curable, by medical, not by purely spiritual treatment; by physic and good regimen, not by exorcisms.
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Insanity explains abnormal, but not superhuman phenomena.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is cured, when curable, by medical, not by purely spiritual treatment; by physic and good regimen, not by exorcisms.
immaterialadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈtɪriəl/
of no importance or relevance especially to a law case
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
InsanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading Insanity explains abnormal, but not superhuman phenomena.
INSUFFICIENTadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
From this reading MESMERISM INSUFFICIENT.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a disease of the body, not of the mind itself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a disease of the body, not of the mind itself.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is a disease of the body, not of the mind itself.
lesionnounUS /ˈliːʒən/
any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading It is cured, when curable, by medical, not by purely spiritual treatment; by physic and good regimen, not by exorcisms.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
MESMERISMnounUS /ˈmesmərɪzəm/
the act of inducing hypnosis
From this reading MESMERISM INSUFFICIENT.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It is a disease of the body, not of the mind itself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Insanity explains abnormal, but not superhuman phenomena.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a disease of the body, not of the mind itself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading Insanity explains abnormal, but not superhuman phenomena.
physicnoun
a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
From this reading It is cured, when curable, by medical, not by purely spiritual treatment; by physic and good regimen, not by exorcisms.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading It is cured, when curable, by medical, not by purely spiritual treatment; by physic and good regimen, not by exorcisms.
regimennounUS /ˈredʒəmən/
(medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet)
From this reading It is cured, when curable, by medical, not by purely spiritual treatment; by physic and good regimen, not by exorcisms.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
superhumanadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/
above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
From this reading Insanity explains abnormal, but not superhuman phenomena.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a disease of the body, not of the mind itself.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading It is cured, when curable, by medical, not by purely spiritual treatment; by physic and good regimen, not by exorcisms.
at the time that
From this reading It is cured, when curable, by medical, not by purely spiritual treatment; by physic and good regimen, not by exorcisms.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The mind, being a simple spiritual or immaterial substance, is not susceptible of physical derangement, and mental alienation proceeds from the lesion or alteration of the bodily organs or conditions on which the mind is dependent in its manifestations.