used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
a cherished desire
From this reading It was poverty, not ambition, or vanity, that first induced me to become an author, or rather a compiler.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was poverty, not ambition, or vanity, that first induced me to become an author, or rather a compiler.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It was poverty, not ambition, or vanity, that first induced me to become an author, or rather a compiler.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was poverty, not ambition, or vanity, that first induced me to become an author, or rather a compiler.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading But I now formed the flattering idea, that I might not only help myself, but benefit the public.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I now formed the flattering idea, that I might not only help myself, but benefit the public.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
compilernounUS /kəmˈpaɪlər/
a person who compiles information (as for reference purposes)
From this reading It was poverty, not ambition, or vanity, that first induced me to become an author, or rather a compiler.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
EncouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading With this view, I engaged in writing a Summary History of New England.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading With this view, I engaged in writing a Summary History of New England.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was poverty, not ambition, or vanity, that first induced me to become an author, or rather a compiler.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading But I now formed the flattering idea, that I might not only help myself, but benefit the public.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I selected this subject, rather for public utility, than for my own gratification.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading I selected this subject, rather for public utility, than for my own gratification.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But I now formed the flattering idea, that I might not only help myself, but benefit the public.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading With this view, I engaged in writing a Summary History of New England.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But I now formed the flattering idea, that I might not only help myself, but benefit the public.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading It was poverty, not ambition, or vanity, that first induced me to become an author, or rather a compiler.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was poverty, not ambition, or vanity, that first induced me to become an author, or rather a compiler.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was poverty, not ambition, or vanity, that first induced me to become an author, or rather a compiler.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But I now formed the flattering idea, that I might not only help myself, but benefit the public.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I selected this subject, rather for public utility, than for my own gratification.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With this view, I engaged in writing a Summary History of New England.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was poverty, not ambition, or vanity, that first induced me to become an author, or rather a compiler.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But I now formed the flattering idea, that I might not only help myself, but benefit the public.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
and nothing more
From this reading But I now formed the flattering idea, that I might not only help myself, but benefit the public.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was poverty, not ambition, or vanity, that first induced me to become an author, or rather a compiler.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I selected this subject, rather for public utility, than for my own gratification.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading It was poverty, not ambition, or vanity, that first induced me to become an author, or rather a compiler.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading But I now formed the flattering idea, that I might not only help myself, but benefit the public.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
on the contrary
From this reading It was poverty, not ambition, or vanity, that first induced me to become an author, or rather a compiler.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading I selected this subject, rather for public utility, than for my own gratification.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
in the near future
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
SummarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading With this view, I engaged in writing a Summary History of New England.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I selected this subject, rather for public utility, than for my own gratification.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was poverty, not ambition, or vanity, that first induced me to become an author, or rather a compiler.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Encouraged and animated by this success, I soon formed the design of engaging in another publication, and set myself to choose a subject.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading I selected this subject, rather for public utility, than for my own gratification.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading It was poverty, not ambition, or vanity, that first induced me to become an author, or rather a compiler.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading With this view, I engaged in writing a Summary History of New England.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was poverty, not ambition, or vanity, that first induced me to become an author, or rather a compiler.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With this view, I engaged in writing a Summary History of New England.
the act of creating written works
From this reading With this view, I engaged in writing a Summary History of New England.
