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  1. tabes dorsalis
    syphilis of the spinal cord characterized by degeneration of sensory neurons and stabbing pains in the trunk and legs and unsteady gait and incontinence and impotence
    He completed his doctorate on the subject of tabes dorsalis in 1885.[6]
  2. Conan Doyle
    British author who created Sherlock Holmes (1859-1930)
    Arthur Conan Doyle was born one of 10 siblings on 22 May 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
  3. tabes
    wasting of the body during a chronic disease
    He completed his doctorate on the subject of tabes dorsalis in 1885.[6]
  4. Arthur Conan Doyle
    British author who created Sherlock Holmes (1859-1930)
    Arthur Conan Doyle was born one of 10 siblings on 22 May 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
  5. preparatory school
    a private secondary school
    Conan Doyle was sent to the Roman Catholic Jesuit preparatory school Hodder Place, Stonyhurst, at the age of nine.
  6. West African
    of or relating to the countries or cultures or people of West Africa
    Following his term at university, he was employed as a ship's doctor on the SS Mayumba during a voyage to the West African coast.
  7. surname
    the name used to identify the members of a family
    Although he is now referred to as "Conan Doyle", the origin of this compound surname (if that is how he meant it to be understood) is uncertain.
  8. Edinburgh
    the capital of Scotland
    Arthur Conan Doyle was born one of 10 siblings on 22 May 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
  9. doctorate
    one of the highest earned degrees conferred by a university
    He completed his doctorate on the subject of tabes dorsalis in 1885.[6]
  10. nee
    (meaning literally `born') used to indicate the maiden or family name of a married woman
    His father, Charles Altamont Doyle, was of Irish descent, and his mother, née Mary Foley, was Irish.
  11. agnostic
    a person who claims the existence of God is unknowable
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  12. sibling
    a person's brother or sister
    Arthur Conan Doyle was born one of 10 siblings on 22 May 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
  13. Ignatius
    bishop of Antioch who was martyred under the Roman Emperor Trajan (died 110)
    The entry in which his baptism is recorded in the register of St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh gives 'Arthur Ignatius Conan' as his Christian name, and simply 'Doyle' as his surname.
  14. Sheffield
    a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  15. citation
    an official award usually given as formal public statement
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  16. Christian name
    the first name given to Christians at birth or christening
    The entry in which his baptism is recorded in the register of St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh gives 'Arthur Ignatius Conan' as his Christian name, and simply 'Doyle' as his surname.
  17. godfather
    any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
    It also names Michael Conan as his godfather.[3]
  18. short story
    a brief but fully developed prose narrative
    While studying, Conan Doyle also began writing short stories; his first published story appeared in Chambers's Edinburgh Journal before he was 20.[5]
  19. Chambers
    English architect (1723-1796)
    While studying, Conan Doyle also began writing short stories; his first published story appeared in Chambers's Edinburgh Journal before he was 20.[5]
  20. preparatory
    preceding and getting ready for something
    Conan Doyle was sent to the Roman Catholic Jesuit preparatory school Hodder Place, Stonyhurst, at the age of nine.
  21. Birmingham
    a city in central England
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  22. baptism
    a sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
    The entry in which his baptism is recorded in the register of St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh gives 'Arthur Ignatius Conan' as his Christian name, and simply 'Doyle' as his surname.
  23. Jesuit
    having qualities characteristic of Jesuits or Jesuitism
    Conan Doyle was sent to the Roman Catholic Jesuit preparatory school Hodder Place, Stonyhurst, at the age of nine.
  24. Irish
    of or relating to or characteristic of Ireland or its people
    His father, Charles Altamont Doyle, was of Irish descent, and his mother, née Mary Foley, was Irish.
  25. register
    an official written record of names or events
    The entry in which his baptism is recorded in the register of St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh gives 'Arthur Ignatius Conan' as his Christian name, and simply 'Doyle' as his surname.
  26. Roman Catholic
    of or relating to or supporting Romanism
    Conan Doyle was sent to the Roman Catholic Jesuit preparatory school Hodder Place, Stonyhurst, at the age of nine.
  27. studying
    reading carefully with intent to remember
    While studying, Conan Doyle also began writing short stories; his first published story appeared in Chambers's Edinburgh Journal before he was 20.[5]
  28. descent
    a movement downward
    His father, Charles Altamont Doyle, was of Irish descent, and his mother, née Mary Foley, was Irish.
  29. entry
    the act of going in
    The entry in which his baptism is recorded in the register of St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh gives 'Arthur Ignatius Conan' as his Christian name, and simply 'Doyle' as his surname.
  30. compound
    a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
    Although he is now referred to as "Conan Doyle", the origin of this compound surname (if that is how he meant it to be understood) is uncertain.
  31. uncertain
    lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
    Although he is now referred to as "Conan Doyle", the origin of this compound surname (if that is how he meant it to be understood) is uncertain.
  32. rejected
    rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  33. cathedral
    the principal Christian church building of a diocese
    The entry in which his baptism is recorded in the register of St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh gives 'Arthur Ignatius Conan' as his Christian name, and simply 'Doyle' as his surname.
  34. employ
    put into service
    Following his term at university, he was employed as a ship's doctor on the SS Mayumba during a voyage to the West African coast.
  35. recorded
    set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
    The entry in which his baptism is recorded in the register of St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh gives 'Arthur Ignatius Conan' as his Christian name, and simply 'Doyle' as his surname.
  36. university
    an institution of higher learning that grants degrees
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  37. Mary
    the mother of Jesus
    His father, Charles Altamont Doyle, was of Irish descent, and his mother, née Mary Foley, was Irish.
  38. Christianity
    a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  39. Scotland
    one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
    Arthur Conan Doyle was born one of 10 siblings on 22 May 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
  40. studied
    produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  41. completed
    successfully completed or brought to an end
    He completed his doctorate on the subject of tabes dorsalis in 1885.[6]
  42. African
    a native or inhabitant of Africa
    Following his term at university, he was employed as a ship's doctor on the SS Mayumba during a voyage to the West African coast.
  43. reject
    refuse to accept or acknowledge
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  44. medicine
    the profession devoted to alleviating diseases and injuries
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  45. journal
    a daily written record of experiences and observations
    While studying, Conan Doyle also began writing short stories; his first published story appeared in Chambers's Edinburgh Journal before he was 20.[5]
  46. origin
    the place where something begins
    Although he is now referred to as "Conan Doyle", the origin of this compound surname (if that is how he meant it to be understood) is uncertain.
  47. study
    applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  48. Michael
    (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
    It also names Michael Conan as his godfather.[3]
  49. include
    have as a part; be made up out of
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  50. voyage
    a journey to some distant place
    Following his term at university, he was employed as a ship's doctor on the SS Mayumba during a voyage to the West African coast.
  51. Arthur
    a legendary king of the Britons
    Arthur Conan Doyle was born one of 10 siblings on 22 May 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
  52. work in
    add by mixing or blending on or attaching
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  53. be born
    come into existence through birth
    Arthur Conan Doyle was born one of 10 siblings on 22 May 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
  54. employed
    having your services engaged for
    Following his term at university, he was employed as a ship's doctor on the SS Mayumba during a voyage to the West African coast.
  55. published
    prepared and printed for distribution and sale
    While studying, Conan Doyle also began writing short stories; his first published story appeared in Chambers's Edinburgh Journal before he was 20.[5]
  56. refer
    make a remark that calls attention to
    Although he is now referred to as "Conan Doyle", the origin of this compound surname (if that is how he meant it to be understood) is uncertain.
  57. story
    a record or narrative description of past events
    While studying, Conan Doyle also began writing short stories; his first published story appeared in Chambers's Edinburgh Journal before he was 20.[5]
  58. school
    an educational institution
    Conan Doyle was sent to the Roman Catholic Jesuit preparatory school Hodder Place, Stonyhurst, at the age of nine.
  59. Catholic
    of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
    Conan Doyle was sent to the Roman Catholic Jesuit preparatory school Hodder Place, Stonyhurst, at the age of nine.
  60. chamber
    a natural or artificial enclosed space
    While studying, Conan Doyle also began writing short stories; his first published story appeared in Chambers's Edinburgh Journal before he was 20.[5]
  61. needed
    necessary for relief or supply
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  62. district
    a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  63. understood
    implied by or inferred from actions or statements
    Although he is now referred to as "Conan Doyle", the origin of this compound surname (if that is how he meant it to be understood) is uncertain.
  64. complete
    having all necessary qualities
    He completed his doctorate on the subject of tabes dorsalis in 1885.[6]
  65. names
    verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
    It also names Michael Conan as his godfather.[3]
  66. publish
    prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
    While studying, Conan Doyle also began writing short stories; his first published story appeared in Chambers's Edinburgh Journal before he was 20.[5]
  67. nine
    the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
    Conan Doyle was sent to the Roman Catholic Jesuit preparatory school Hodder Place, Stonyhurst, at the age of nine.
  68. coast
    the shore of a sea or ocean
    Following his term at university, he was employed as a ship's doctor on the SS Mayumba during a voyage to the West African coast.
  69. college
    an institution of higher education
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  70. simply
    in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment
    The entry in which his baptism is recorded in the register of St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh gives 'Arthur Ignatius Conan' as his Christian name, and simply 'Doyle' as his surname.
  71. Charles
    king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor
    His father, Charles Altamont Doyle, was of Irish descent, and his mother, née Mary Foley, was Irish.
  72. working
    a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  73. writing
    symbols imprinted on a surface to represent sounds or words
    While studying, Conan Doyle also began writing short stories; his first published story appeared in Chambers's Edinburgh Journal before he was 20.[5]
  74. married
    joined in matrimony
    They were married in 1855.[2]
  75. Roman
    relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
    Conan Doyle was sent to the Roman Catholic Jesuit preparatory school Hodder Place, Stonyhurst, at the age of nine.
  76. May
    the month following April and preceding June
    Arthur Conan Doyle was born one of 10 siblings on 22 May 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
  77. doctor
    a person who holds Ph.D. degree from an academic institution
    Following his term at university, he was employed as a ship's doctor on the SS Mayumba during a voyage to the West African coast.
  78. West
    the countries of Europe and North America and South America
    Following his term at university, he was employed as a ship's doctor on the SS Mayumba during a voyage to the West African coast.
  79. born
    brought into existence
    Arthur Conan Doyle was born one of 10 siblings on 22 May 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
  80. period
    an amount of time
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  81. Christian
    a religious person who believes Jesus is the savior
    The entry in which his baptism is recorded in the register of St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh gives 'Arthur Ignatius Conan' as his Christian name, and simply 'Doyle' as his surname.
  82. record
    anything providing permanent evidence about past events
    The entry in which his baptism is recorded in the register of St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh gives 'Arthur Ignatius Conan' as his Christian name, and simply 'Doyle' as his surname.
  83. name
    a language unit by which a person or thing is known
    The entry in which his baptism is recorded in the register of St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh gives 'Arthur Ignatius Conan' as his Christian name, and simply 'Doyle' as his surname.
  84. term
    a limited period of time during which something lasts
    Following his term at university, he was employed as a ship's doctor on the SS Mayumba during a voyage to the West African coast.
  85. also
    in addition
    It also names Michael Conan as his godfather.[3]
  86. following
    the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
    Following his term at university, he was employed as a ship's doctor on the SS Mayumba during a voyage to the West African coast.
  87. marry
    become someone's spouse
    They were married in 1855.[2]
  88. go on
    move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  89. short
    having little length or lacking in length
    While studying, Conan Doyle also began writing short stories; his first published story appeared in Chambers's Edinburgh Journal before he was 20.[5]
  90. age
    how long something has existed
    Conan Doyle was sent to the Roman Catholic Jesuit preparatory school Hodder Place, Stonyhurst, at the age of nine.
  91. ship
    a vessel that carries passengers or freight
    Following his term at university, he was employed as a ship's doctor on the SS Mayumba during a voyage to the West African coast.
  92. town
    an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  93. subject
    some situation or event that is thought about
    He completed his doctorate on the subject of tabes dorsalis in 1885.[6]
  94. sent
    caused or enabled to go or be conveyed or transmitted
    Conan Doyle was sent to the Roman Catholic Jesuit preparatory school Hodder Place, Stonyhurst, at the age of nine.
  95. understand
    know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
    Although he is now referred to as "Conan Doyle", the origin of this compound surname (if that is how he meant it to be understood) is uncertain.
  96. appear
    come into sight or view
    While studying, Conan Doyle also began writing short stories; his first published story appeared in Chambers's Edinburgh Journal before he was 20.[5]
  97. now
    at the present moment
    Although he is now referred to as "Conan Doyle", the origin of this compound surname (if that is how he meant it to be understood) is uncertain.
  98. mother
    a woman who has given birth to a child
    His father, Charles Altamont Doyle, was of Irish descent, and his mother, née Mary Foley, was Irish.
  99. bear
    be pregnant with
    Arthur Conan Doyle was born one of 10 siblings on 22 May 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
  100. send
    cause to go somewhere
    Conan Doyle was sent to the Roman Catholic Jesuit preparatory school Hodder Place, Stonyhurst, at the age of nine.
  101. father
    a male parent
    His father, Charles Altamont Doyle, was of Irish descent, and his mother, née Mary Foley, was Irish.
  102. write
    name the letters that comprise the accepted form of
    While studying, Conan Doyle also began writing short stories; his first published story appeared in Chambers's Edinburgh Journal before he was 20.[5]
  103. follow
    travel behind, go after, or come after
    Following his term at university, he was employed as a ship's doctor on the SS Mayumba during a voyage to the West African coast.
  104. left
    being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  105. need
    require or want
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  106. become
    come into existence
    He then went on to Stonyhurst College, but by the time he left the school in 1875 he had rejected Christianity to become an agnostic.[citation needed]
    From 1876 to 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, including a period working in the town of Aston (now a district of Birmingham) and in Sheffield.[4]
  107. mean
    denote or connote
    Although he is now referred to as "Conan Doyle", the origin of this compound surname (if that is how he meant it to be understood) is uncertain.
  108. begin
    set in motion, cause to start
    While studying, Conan Doyle also began writing short stories; his first published story appeared in Chambers's Edinburgh Journal before he was 20.[5]
  109. while
    a period of indeterminate length marked by some action
    While studying, Conan Doyle also began writing short stories; his first published story appeared in Chambers's Edinburgh Journal before he was 20.[5]
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