used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
Addison
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From this reading It has been said that with _Cato_ the good fortune of Addison reached its climax.
ADDISON'S
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From this reading ADDISON'S QUARREL WITH POPE.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It will be convenient in this chapter to investigate, as far as is possible, the truth as to the quarrel between Pope and Addison.
AtticusnounUS /ˈætɪkəs/
atlas moth
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be convenient in this chapter to investigate, as far as is possible, the truth as to the quarrel between Pope and Addison.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been said that with _Cato_ the good fortune of Addison reached its climax.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It will be convenient in this chapter to investigate, as far as is possible, the truth as to the quarrel between Pope and Addison.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
Cato
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From this reading It has been said that with _Cato_ the good fortune of Addison reached its climax.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It will be convenient in this chapter to investigate, as far as is possible, the truth as to the quarrel between Pope and Addison.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading It has been said that with _Cato_ the good fortune of Addison reached its climax.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading It will be convenient in this chapter to investigate, as far as is possible, the truth as to the quarrel between Pope and Addison.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
disagreementsnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənts/
plural of “disagreement” — a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
discordnounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrd/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
at any time
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It will be convenient in this chapter to investigate, as far as is possible, the truth as to the quarrel between Pope and Addison.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It has been said that with _Cato_ the good fortune of Addison reached its climax.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It has been said that with _Cato_ the good fortune of Addison reached its climax.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been said that with _Cato_ the good fortune of Addison reached its climax.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
incurverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːr/
make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading It will be convenient in this chapter to investigate, as far as is possible, the truth as to the quarrel between Pope and Addison.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It will be convenient in this chapter to investigate, as far as is possible, the truth as to the quarrel between Pope and Addison.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been said that with _Cato_ the good fortune of Addison reached its climax.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It has been said that with _Cato_ the good fortune of Addison reached its climax.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
joined in matrimony
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
used to form the superlative
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It has been said that with _Cato_ the good fortune of Addison reached its climax.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
POPEnounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading ADDISON'S QUARREL WITH POPE.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It will be convenient in this chapter to investigate, as far as is possible, the truth as to the quarrel between Pope and Addison.
an angry dispute
From this reading ADDISON'S QUARREL WITH POPE.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It has been said that with _Cato_ the good fortune of Addison reached its climax.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It has been said that with _Cato_ the good fortune of Addison reached its climax.
satiricadjectiveUS /səˈtɪrɪk/
exposing human folly to ridicule
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been said that with _Cato_ the good fortune of Addison reached its climax.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It has been said that with _Cato_ the good fortune of Addison reached its climax.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It will be convenient in this chapter to investigate, as far as is possible, the truth as to the quarrel between Pope and Addison.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It will be convenient in this chapter to investigate, as far as is possible, the truth as to the quarrel between Pope and Addison.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
WarwicknounUS /ˈwɔːrwɪk/
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
weddedadjectiveUS /ˈwedɪd/
having been taken in marriage
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Added to which he was unlucky enough to incur the enmity of the most poignant and vindictive of satiric poets, and a certain shadow has been for ever thrown over his character by the famous verses on "Atticus."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading After his triumph in the theatre, though he filled great offices in the State and wedded "a noble wife," his political success was marred by disagreements with one of his oldest friends; while with the Countess of Warwick, if we are to believe Pope, he "married discord."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be convenient in this chapter to investigate, as far as is possible, the truth as to the quarrel between Pope and Addison.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ADDISON'S QUARREL WITH POPE.
