used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * * * There is a peculiar fitness in the word ‘monumental’ applied to Bancroft’s work.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has solidity, strength, durability, a massive and stately grandeur.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading * * * * * There is a peculiar fitness in the word ‘monumental’ applied to Bancroft’s work.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The truth is, we are spoiled by more attractive historians.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading The truth is, we are spoiled by more attractive historians.
Bancroft's
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From this reading * * * * * There is a peculiar fitness in the word ‘monumental’ applied to Bancroft’s work.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The truth is, we are spoiled by more attractive historians.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading Macaulay, Froude, and Parkman have made us indolent, fond of verbal comforts and disinclined to effort.
commendverbUS /kəˈmend/
express approval of
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
disinclinedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
From this reading Macaulay, Froude, and Parkman have made us indolent, fond of verbal comforts and disinclined to effort.
durabilitynounUS /dərəˈbɪlɪti/
permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force
From this reading It has solidity, strength, durability, a massive and stately grandeur.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Macaulay, Froude, and Parkman have made us indolent, fond of verbal comforts and disinclined to effort.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
fitnessnounUS /ˈfɪtnəs/
the quality of being suitable
From this reading * * * * * There is a peculiar fitness in the word ‘monumental’ applied to Bancroft’s work.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Macaulay, Froude, and Parkman have made us indolent, fond of verbal comforts and disinclined to effort.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
Froude
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From this reading Macaulay, Froude, and Parkman have made us indolent, fond of verbal comforts and disinclined to effort.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading It has solidity, strength, durability, a massive and stately grandeur.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has solidity, strength, durability, a massive and stately grandeur.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Macaulay, Froude, and Parkman have made us indolent, fond of verbal comforts and disinclined to effort.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
historiansnounUS /hɪˈstɔːriənz/
plural of “historian” — a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading The truth is, we are spoiled by more attractive historians.
hypocriticaladjectiveUS /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/
professing feelings or virtues one does not have
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * There is a peculiar fitness in the word ‘monumental’ applied to Bancroft’s work.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading Macaulay, Froude, and Parkman have made us indolent, fond of verbal comforts and disinclined to effort.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * There is a peculiar fitness in the word ‘monumental’ applied to Bancroft’s work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has solidity, strength, durability, a massive and stately grandeur.
a room where books are kept
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
MacaulaynounUS /məˈkɔːli/
English historian noted for his history of England (1800-1859)
From this reading Macaulay, Froude, and Parkman have made us indolent, fond of verbal comforts and disinclined to effort.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Macaulay, Froude, and Parkman have made us indolent, fond of verbal comforts and disinclined to effort.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading It has solidity, strength, durability, a massive and stately grandeur.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
monumentaladjectiveUS /ˌmɑːnjəˈmentəl/
relating or belonging to or serving as a monument
From this reading * * * * * There is a peculiar fitness in the word ‘monumental’ applied to Bancroft’s work.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The truth is, we are spoiled by more attractive historians.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
Parkman
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From this reading Macaulay, Froude, and Parkman have made us indolent, fond of verbal comforts and disinclined to effort.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading * * * * * There is a peculiar fitness in the word ‘monumental’ applied to Bancroft’s work.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
soliditynounUS /səˈlɪdəti/
the consistency of a solid
From this reading It has solidity, strength, durability, a massive and stately grandeur.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading The truth is, we are spoiled by more attractive historians.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It has solidity, strength, durability, a massive and stately grandeur.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It has solidity, strength, durability, a massive and stately grandeur.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * There is a peculiar fitness in the word ‘monumental’ applied to Bancroft’s work.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading * * * * * There is a peculiar fitness in the word ‘monumental’ applied to Bancroft’s work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading * * * * * There is a peculiar fitness in the word ‘monumental’ applied to Bancroft’s work.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth is, we are spoiled by more attractive historians.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Macaulay, Froude, and Parkman have made us indolent, fond of verbal comforts and disinclined to effort.
verbaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrbəl/
communicated in the form of words
From this reading Macaulay, Froude, and Parkman have made us indolent, fond of verbal comforts and disinclined to effort.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The truth is, we are spoiled by more attractive historians.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is a book which the modern reader finds it easy to neglect; but he puts it in his library and never fails to commend it to his friends, with a hypocritical expression of surprise at their not being better acquainted with it.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading * * * * * There is a peculiar fitness in the word ‘monumental’ applied to Bancroft’s work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading * * * * * There is a peculiar fitness in the word ‘monumental’ applied to Bancroft’s work.
