1722
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From this reading In 1722 Atterbury had seen Pope's lines upon Addison, and reported that no piece of his writing was ever so much sought after.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
acuter
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From this reading Bystanders are sometimes acuter in detecting a man's true forte than the performer himself.
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 "Since you now know," he added, "in what direction your strength lies, I hope you will not suffer that talent to be unemployed."
Addison
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From this reading In 1722 Atterbury had seen Pope's lines upon Addison, and reported that no piece of his writing was ever so much sought after.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In 1722 Atterbury had seen Pope's lines upon Addison, and reported that no piece of his writing was ever so much sought after.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EPISTLES AND SATIRES.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bystanders are sometimes acuter in detecting a man's true forte than the performer himself.
Atterbury
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From this reading In 1722 Atterbury had seen Pope's lines upon Addison, and reported that no piece of his writing was ever so much sought after.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
BystandersnounUS /ˈbaɪstændərz/
plural of “bystander” — a nonparticipant spectator
From this reading Bystanders are sometimes acuter in detecting a man's true forte than the performer himself.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
detectingnounUS /dɪˈtektɪŋ/
a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
From this reading Bystanders are sometimes acuter in detecting a man's true forte than the performer himself.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
Dunciad
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From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
efficientlyadverbUS /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/
with efficiency; in an efficient manner
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
EPISTLES
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From this reading EPISTLES AND SATIRES.
at any time
From this reading In 1722 Atterbury had seen Pope's lines upon Addison, and reported that no piece of his writing was ever so much sought after.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
fortenounUS /ˈfɔːrteɪ/
an asset of special worth or utility
From this reading Bystanders are sometimes acuter in detecting a man's true forte than the performer himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bystanders are sometimes acuter in detecting a man's true forte than the performer himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Since you now know," he added, "in what direction your strength lies, I hope you will not suffer that talent to be unemployed."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Since you now know," he added, "in what direction your strength lies, I hope you will not suffer that talent to be unemployed."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Since you now know," he added, "in what direction your strength lies, I hope you will not suffer that talent to be unemployed."
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading "Since you now know," he added, "in what direction your strength lies, I hope you will not suffer that talent to be unemployed."
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In 1722 Atterbury had seen Pope's lines upon Addison, and reported that no piece of his writing was ever so much sought after.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Bystanders are sometimes acuter in detecting a man's true forte than the performer himself.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In 1722 Atterbury had seen Pope's lines upon Addison, and reported that no piece of his writing was ever so much sought after.
not any; not one
From this reading In 1722 Atterbury had seen Pope's lines upon Addison, and reported that no piece of his writing was ever so much sought after.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Since you now know," he added, "in what direction your strength lies, I hope you will not suffer that talent to be unemployed."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
performernounUS /pərˈfɔːrmər/
an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading Bystanders are sometimes acuter in detecting a man's true forte than the performer himself.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading In 1722 Atterbury had seen Pope's lines upon Addison, and reported that no piece of his writing was ever so much sought after.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
Pope'snounUS /poʊps/
possessive form of “pope” — the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading In 1722 Atterbury had seen Pope's lines upon Addison, and reported that no piece of his writing was ever so much sought after.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading In 1722 Atterbury had seen Pope's lines upon Addison, and reported that no piece of his writing was ever so much sought after.
SATIRESnounUS /ˈsætaɪərz/
plural of “satire” — witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading EPISTLES AND SATIRES.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In 1722 Atterbury had seen Pope's lines upon Addison, and reported that no piece of his writing was ever so much sought after.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Since you now know," he added, "in what direction your strength lies, I hope you will not suffer that talent to be unemployed."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In 1722 Atterbury had seen Pope's lines upon Addison, and reported that no piece of his writing was ever so much sought after.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Bystanders are sometimes acuter in detecting a man's true forte than the performer himself.
that is looked for
From this reading In 1722 Atterbury had seen Pope's lines upon Addison, and reported that no piece of his writing was ever so much sought after.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading "Since you now know," he added, "in what direction your strength lies, I hope you will not suffer that talent to be unemployed."
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading "Since you now know," he added, "in what direction your strength lies, I hope you will not suffer that talent to be unemployed."
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading "Since you now know," he added, "in what direction your strength lies, I hope you will not suffer that talent to be unemployed."
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bystanders are sometimes acuter in detecting a man's true forte than the performer himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In 1722 Atterbury had seen Pope's lines upon Addison, and reported that no piece of his writing was ever so much sought after.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Since you now know," he added, "in what direction your strength lies, I hope you will not suffer that talent to be unemployed."
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Bystanders are sometimes acuter in detecting a man's true forte than the performer himself.
unemployedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnemˈplɔɪd/
not engaged in a gainful occupation
From this reading "Since you now know," he added, "in what direction your strength lies, I hope you will not suffer that talent to be unemployed."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In 1722 Atterbury had seen Pope's lines upon Addison, and reported that no piece of his writing was ever so much sought after.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In 1722 Atterbury had seen Pope's lines upon Addison, and reported that no piece of his writing was ever so much sought after.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
at the time that
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Since you now know," he added, "in what direction your strength lies, I hope you will not suffer that talent to be unemployed."
the act of creating written works
From this reading In 1722 Atterbury had seen Pope's lines upon Addison, and reported that no piece of his writing was ever so much sought after.
but in spite of that
From this reading Pope had tried a considerable number of poetical experiments when the Dunciad appeared, but he had not yet discovered in what direction his talents could be most efficiently exerted.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Since you now know," he added, "in what direction your strength lies, I hope you will not suffer that talent to be unemployed."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Since you now know," he added, "in what direction your strength lies, I hope you will not suffer that talent to be unemployed."
