used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading This practice, which may justly be called a domestic virtue, is one, which has a peculiar claim to be styled American and democratic.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading The distinctive mark of aristocratic nations, is, a disregard of the great mass, and a disproportionate regard for the interests of certain privileged orders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This practice, which may justly be called a domestic virtue, is one, which has a peculiar claim to be styled American and democratic.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
beneficialadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/
promoting or enhancing well-being
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This practice, which may justly be called a domestic virtue, is one, which has a peculiar claim to be styled American and democratic.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The distinctive mark of aristocratic nations, is, a disregard of the great mass, and a disproportionate regard for the interests of certain privileged orders.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading This practice, which may justly be called a domestic virtue, is one, which has a peculiar claim to be styled American and democratic.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading This practice, which may justly be called a domestic virtue, is one, which has a peculiar claim to be styled American and democratic.
disproportionateadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənɪt/
out of proportion
From this reading The distinctive mark of aristocratic nations, is, a disregard of the great mass, and a disproportionate regard for the interests of certain privileged orders.
disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading The distinctive mark of aristocratic nations, is, a disregard of the great mass, and a disproportionate regard for the interests of certain privileged orders.
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading The distinctive mark of aristocratic nations, is, a disregard of the great mass, and a disproportionate regard for the interests of certain privileged orders.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading This practice, which may justly be called a domestic virtue, is one, which has a peculiar claim to be styled American and democratic.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading ON EARLY RISING.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
eulogizedverbUS /ˈjuːlədʒaɪzd/
past form of “eulogize” — praise formally and eloquently
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
extensivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈstensɪvli/
in a widespread way
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
fastens
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From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The distinctive mark of aristocratic nations, is, a disregard of the great mass, and a disproportionate regard for the interests of certain privileged orders.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The distinctive mark of aristocratic nations, is, a disregard of the great mass, and a disproportionate regard for the interests of certain privileged orders.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading This practice, which may justly be called a domestic virtue, is one, which has a peculiar claim to be styled American and democratic.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The distinctive mark of aristocratic nations, is, a disregard of the great mass, and a disproportionate regard for the interests of certain privileged orders.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading The distinctive mark of aristocratic nations, is, a disregard of the great mass, and a disproportionate regard for the interests of certain privileged orders.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This practice, which may justly be called a domestic virtue, is one, which has a peculiar claim to be styled American and democratic.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The distinctive mark of aristocratic nations, is, a disregard of the great mass, and a disproportionate regard for the interests of certain privileged orders.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON EARLY RISING.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The distinctive mark of aristocratic nations, is, a disregard of the great mass, and a disproportionate regard for the interests of certain privileged orders.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading This practice, which may justly be called a domestic virtue, is one, which has a peculiar claim to be styled American and democratic.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading The distinctive mark of aristocratic nations, is, a disregard of the great mass, and a disproportionate regard for the interests of certain privileged orders.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The distinctive mark of aristocratic nations, is, a disregard of the great mass, and a disproportionate regard for the interests of certain privileged orders.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading ON EARLY RISING.
self-denialnoun
the trait of practicing self discipline
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading This practice, which may justly be called a domestic virtue, is one, which has a peculiar claim to be styled American and democratic.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This practice, which may justly be called a domestic virtue, is one, which has a peculiar claim to be styled American and democratic.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading This practice, which may justly be called a domestic virtue, is one, which has a peculiar claim to be styled American and democratic.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is no practice, which has been more extensively eulogized, in all ages, than early rising; and this universal impression, is an indication that it is founded on true philosophy.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For, it is rarely the case, that the common sense of mankind fastens on a practice, as really beneficial, especially one that demands self-denial, without some substantial reason.
