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From this reading _September 3._--‘Forty below Nero’ was the probable position of the thermometer during the night.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANGE.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading _September 3._--‘Forty below Nero’ was the probable position of the thermometer during the night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A CHANGE.
deem to be
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _September 3._--‘Forty below Nero’ was the probable position of the thermometer during the night.
EsaunounUS /ˈiːsɔː/
(Old Testament) the eldest son of Isaac who would have inherited the covenant that God made with Abraham and that Abraham passed on to Isaac; he traded his birthright to his twin brother Jacob for a mess of pottage
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
FortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading _September 3._--‘Forty below Nero’ was the probable position of the thermometer during the night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
coins made of gold
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
lubricateverbUS /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/
have lubricating properties
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
mutterverbUS /ˈmʌtər/
talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
NeronounUS /ˈnɪroʊ/
Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)
From this reading _September 3._--‘Forty below Nero’ was the probable position of the thermometer during the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _September 3._--‘Forty below Nero’ was the probable position of the thermometer during the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _September 3._--‘Forty below Nero’ was the probable position of the thermometer during the night.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
and nothing more
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
philanthropicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑːpɪk/
generous in assistance to the poor
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading _September 3._--‘Forty below Nero’ was the probable position of the thermometer during the night.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading _September 3._--‘Forty below Nero’ was the probable position of the thermometer during the night.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
recipenounUS /ˈresəpi/
directions for making something
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
remediesnounUS /ˈremədiz/
plural of “remedy” — act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
rubverbUS /rʌb/
move over something with pressure
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
Identical; not different.
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading _September 3._--‘Forty below Nero’ was the probable position of the thermometer during the night.
sordidadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrdəd/
morally degraded
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
believed likely
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
carry out
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _September 3._--‘Forty below Nero’ was the probable position of the thermometer during the night.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading _September 3._--‘Forty below Nero’ was the probable position of the thermometer during the night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _September 3._--‘Forty below Nero’ was the probable position of the thermometer during the night.
look attentively
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
(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 Esau declares that his back is quite well, but it is suspected that he only does this in order to avoid the administration of further remedies by John.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading However, we consider this such a successful cure that we here give our recipe for strained backs to an expectant world, not as a sordid advertisement, but from pure philanthropic motives.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘Take the patient and place him on a grassy spot in the sun, and lubricate with oil; rub this in for three hours with the hand; seize his wrist and feel the pulse (if you can find it), displaying at the same time a large gold watch; look profound; mutter inwardly.
