"i. e." meaning in English

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          "text": "The foot-baths are very useful in all cases where vigorous and cold remedies cannot well be used on account of weakness, fragility, want of vital warmth, etc.; as little or no reaction takes place, i. e. the cold water cannot produce sufficient warmth for want of blood.",
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          "text": "This estate consists of 33 hectares, 12 of which (i. e., about 43 journaux) are devoted to the vine.",
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          "text": "As soon as received the plants should be unpacked, and if they can not be planted at once they should be “heeled in,” i. e., placed in a trench and thoroughly watered.",
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          "text": "The foot-baths are very useful in all cases where vigorous and cold remedies cannot well be used on account of weakness, fragility, want of vital warmth, etc.; as little or no reaction takes place, i. e. the cold water cannot produce sufficient warmth for want of blood.",
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