used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Having finished the Dunciad, he was soon employed on a more ambitious task.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I go back to the period when he was still in full power.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
Bolingbrokenoun
the first Lancastrian king of England from 1399 to 1413; deposed Richard II and suppressed rebellions (1367-1413)
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
deceptionsnounUS /dɪˈsepʃənz/
plural of “deception” — a misleading falsehood
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
Dunciad
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From this reading Having finished the Dunciad, he was soon employed on a more ambitious task.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Having finished the Dunciad, he was soon employed on a more ambitious task.
ESSAYnounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading THE ESSAY ON MAN.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Having finished the Dunciad, he was soon employed on a more ambitious task.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I go back to the period when he was still in full power.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I go back to the period when he was still in full power.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having finished the Dunciad, he was soon employed on a more ambitious task.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I go back to the period when he was still in full power.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I go back to the period when he was still in full power.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I go back to the period when he was still in full power.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE ESSAY ON MAN.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Having finished the Dunciad, he was soon employed on a more ambitious task.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ESSAY ON MAN.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
orbitnounUS /ˈɔːrbət/
the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
an amount of time
From this reading I go back to the period when he was still in full power.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
Pope'snounUS /poʊps/
possessive form of “pope” — the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I go back to the period when he was still in full power.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
satellitenounUS /ˈsætəlaɪt/
man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
solaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
in the near future
From this reading Having finished the Dunciad, he was soon employed on a more ambitious task.
not in physical motion
From this reading I go back to the period when he was still in full power.
possessing sweep
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
moving very fast
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Having finished the Dunciad, he was soon employed on a more ambitious task.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ESSAY ON MAN.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It is a relief to turn from this miserable record of Pope's petty or malicious deceptions to the history of his legitimate career.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I go back to the period when he was still in full power.
at the time that
From this reading I go back to the period when he was still in full power.
belonging to which person
From this reading Pope resembled one of the inferior bodies of the solar system, whose orbit is dependent upon that of some more massive planet; and having been a satellite of Swift, he was now swept into the train of the more imposing Bolingbroke.
