used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nature not only exalts man, giving him a pleasure so tonic that it admonishes to temperance, but also renders him certain services.
ADDRESSESnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
admonishesverbUS /ædˈmɑːnɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “admonish” — advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
From this reading Nature not only exalts man, giving him a pleasure so tonic that it admonishes to temperance, but also renders him certain services.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading The first, albeit the lowest, is perfect in its kind; men everywhere comprehend the ‘steady and prodigal provision’ that has been made for their comfort.
in addition
From this reading Nature not only exalts man, giving him a pleasure so tonic that it admonishes to temperance, but also renders him certain services.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
announcesverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪz/
third-person singular of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They may be classified under Commodity, Beauty, Language, and Discipline.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading They may be classified under Commodity, Beauty, Language, and Discipline.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The first, albeit the lowest, is perfect in its kind; men everywhere comprehend the ‘steady and prodigal provision’ that has been made for their comfort.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nature not only exalts man, giving him a pleasure so tonic that it admonishes to temperance, but also renders him certain services.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Nature not only exalts man, giving him a pleasure so tonic that it admonishes to temperance, but also renders him certain services.
classifiedadjectiveUS /ˈklæsəfaɪd/
arranged into classes
From this reading They may be classified under Commodity, Beauty, Language, and Discipline.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The first, albeit the lowest, is perfect in its kind; men everywhere comprehend the ‘steady and prodigal provision’ that has been made for their comfort.
CommoditynounUS /kəˈmɑːdəti/
articles of commerce
From this reading They may be classified under Commodity, Beauty, Language, and Discipline.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading The first, albeit the lowest, is perfect in its kind; men everywhere comprehend the ‘steady and prodigal provision’ that has been made for their comfort.
DisciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading They may be classified under Commodity, Beauty, Language, and Discipline.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The first, albeit the lowest, is perfect in its kind; men everywhere comprehend the ‘steady and prodigal provision’ that has been made for their comfort.
exaltsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːlts/
third-person singular of “exalt” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading Nature not only exalts man, giving him a pleasure so tonic that it admonishes to temperance, but also renders him certain services.
opinion or judgment
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first, albeit the lowest, is perfect in its kind; men everywhere comprehend the ‘steady and prodigal provision’ that has been made for their comfort.
the act of giving
From this reading Nature not only exalts man, giving him a pleasure so tonic that it admonishes to temperance, but also renders him certain services.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first, albeit the lowest, is perfect in its kind; men everywhere comprehend the ‘steady and prodigal provision’ that has been made for their comfort.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then proceeds with his interpretation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nature not only exalts man, giving him a pleasure so tonic that it admonishes to temperance, but also renders him certain services.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
imitativeadjectiveUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪv/
marked by or given to imitation
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading He then proceeds with his interpretation.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first, albeit the lowest, is perfect in its kind; men everywhere comprehend the ‘steady and prodigal provision’ that has been made for their comfort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nature not only exalts man, giving him a pleasure so tonic that it admonishes to temperance, but also renders him certain services.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The first, albeit the lowest, is perfect in its kind; men everywhere comprehend the ‘steady and prodigal provision’ that has been made for their comfort.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The first, albeit the lowest, is perfect in its kind; men everywhere comprehend the ‘steady and prodigal provision’ that has been made for their comfort.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading They may be classified under Commodity, Beauty, Language, and Discipline.
LECTURESnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading The first, albeit the lowest, is perfect in its kind; men everywhere comprehend the ‘steady and prodigal provision’ that has been made for their comfort.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The first, albeit the lowest, is perfect in its kind; men everywhere comprehend the ‘steady and prodigal provision’ that has been made for their comfort.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nature not only exalts man, giving him a pleasure so tonic that it admonishes to temperance, but also renders him certain services.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They may be classified under Commodity, Beauty, Language, and Discipline.
the force of workers available
From this reading The first, albeit the lowest, is perfect in its kind; men everywhere comprehend the ‘steady and prodigal provision’ that has been made for their comfort.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
and nothing more
From this reading Nature not only exalts man, giving him a pleasure so tonic that it admonishes to temperance, but also renders him certain services.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The first, albeit the lowest, is perfect in its kind; men everywhere comprehend the ‘steady and prodigal provision’ that has been made for their comfort.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Nature not only exalts man, giving him a pleasure so tonic that it admonishes to temperance, but also renders him certain services.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading He then proceeds with his interpretation.
prodigalnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading The first, albeit the lowest, is perfect in its kind; men everywhere comprehend the ‘steady and prodigal provision’ that has been made for their comfort.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading The first, albeit the lowest, is perfect in its kind; men everywhere comprehend the ‘steady and prodigal provision’ that has been made for their comfort.
rendersnounUS /ˈrendərz/
plural of “render” — a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
From this reading Nature not only exalts man, giving him a pleasure so tonic that it admonishes to temperance, but also renders him certain services.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Nature not only exalts man, giving him a pleasure so tonic that it admonishes to temperance, but also renders him certain services.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nature not only exalts man, giving him a pleasure so tonic that it admonishes to temperance, but also renders him certain services.
make steady
From this reading The first, albeit the lowest, is perfect in its kind; men everywhere comprehend the ‘steady and prodigal provision’ that has been made for their comfort.
temperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading Nature not only exalts man, giving him a pleasure so tonic that it admonishes to temperance, but also renders him certain services.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nature not only exalts man, giving him a pleasure so tonic that it admonishes to temperance, but also renders him certain services.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The first, albeit the lowest, is perfect in its kind; men everywhere comprehend the ‘steady and prodigal provision’ that has been made for their comfort.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then proceeds with his interpretation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They may be classified under Commodity, Beauty, Language, and Discipline.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nature not only exalts man, giving him a pleasure so tonic that it admonishes to temperance, but also renders him certain services.
tonicadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
From this reading Nature not only exalts man, giving him a pleasure so tonic that it admonishes to temperance, but also renders him certain services.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They may be classified under Commodity, Beauty, Language, and Discipline.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He then proceeds with his interpretation.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading IV _NATURE, ADDRESSES, AND LECTURES_ In the introduction of his first book, _Nature_, Emerson announces his favorite doctrine, the necessity of seeing the world through our own eyes, of being original, not imitative.
