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Chapter XXVI
“Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied. “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. It took a blow of some kind to make a hole in the window; who gave the blow? Do we know that? Have we investigated the patient’s case sufficiently?
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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.”
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.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Have we investigated the patient’s case sufficiently?”
with sharp attention or strong interest
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.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Do we know that?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It took a blow of some kind to make a hole in the window; who gave the blow?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It took a blow of some kind to make a hole in the window; who gave the blow?”
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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.
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.
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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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It took a blow of some kind to make a hole in the window; who gave the blow?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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.
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.
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From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
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From this reading Have we investigated the patient’s case sufficiently?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do we know that?
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From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It took a blow of some kind to make a hole in the window; who gave the blow?
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.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Have we investigated the patient’s case sufficiently?
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Have we investigated the patient’s case sufficiently?
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.
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.
with sharp attention or strong interest
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It took a blow of some kind to make a hole in the window; who gave the blow?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Do we know that?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It took a blow of some kind to make a hole in the window; who gave the blow?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Have we investigated the patient’s case sufficiently?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It took a blow of some kind to make a hole in the window; who gave the blow?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Have we investigated the patient’s case sufficiently?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Our learned colleague is taking the effect for the cause,” Cameristus replied.
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.
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.
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?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It took a blow of some kind to make a hole in the window; who gave the blow?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Do we know that?
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?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
