used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
ActionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading What makes Men so solicitous of leaving a Reputation behind ’em in the World, though they know they can’t be affected with it after Death, but this even to a degree of Folly?
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Not that I think there is any Order or Degree of Men, which wou’d not afford many and notorious instances for our Purpose.
affraid
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading What makes Men so solicitous of leaving a Reputation behind ’em in the World, though they know they can’t be affected with it after Death, but this even to a degree of Folly?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not that I think there is any Order or Degree of Men, which wou’d not afford many and notorious instances for our Purpose.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What makes Men so solicitous of leaving a Reputation behind ’em in the World, though they know they can’t be affected with it after Death, but this even to a degree of Folly?
for the reason that
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading What makes Men so solicitous of leaving a Reputation behind ’em in the World, though they know they can’t be affected with it after Death, but this even to a degree of Folly?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
can't
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From this reading What makes Men so solicitous of leaving a Reputation behind ’em in the World, though they know they can’t be affected with it after Death, but this even to a degree of Folly?
put or send forth
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading What makes Men so solicitous of leaving a Reputation behind ’em in the World, though they know they can’t be affected with it after Death, but this even to a degree of Folly?
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Not that I think there is any Order or Degree of Men, which wou’d not afford many and notorious instances for our Purpose.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
else
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From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
a quad with a square body
From this reading What makes Men so solicitous of leaving a Reputation behind ’em in the World, though they know they can’t be affected with it after Death, but this even to a degree of Folly?
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
divisible by two
From this reading What makes Men so solicitous of leaving a Reputation behind ’em in the World, though they know they can’t be affected with it after Death, but this even to a degree of Folly?
FatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading What makes Men so solicitous of leaving a Reputation behind ’em in the World, though they know they can’t be affected with it after Death, but this even to a degree of Folly?
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not that I think there is any Order or Degree of Men, which wou’d not afford many and notorious instances for our Purpose.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
highest in quality
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
HazardsnounUS /ˈhæzərdz/
plural of “hazard” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What makes Men so solicitous of leaving a Reputation behind ’em in the World, though they know they can’t be affected with it after Death, but this even to a degree of Folly?
IngeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
InstancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
IntriguesnounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡz/
plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
involveverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlv/
connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not that I think there is any Order or Degree of Men, which wou’d not afford many and notorious instances for our Purpose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
ItchverbUS /ɪtʃ/
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What makes Men so solicitous of leaving a Reputation behind ’em in the World, though they know they can’t be affected with it after Death, but this even to a degree of Folly?
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
the act of departing
From this reading What makes Men so solicitous of leaving a Reputation behind ’em in the World, though they know they can’t be affected with it after Death, but this even to a degree of Folly?
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading What makes Men so solicitous of leaving a Reputation behind ’em in the World, though they know they can’t be affected with it after Death, but this even to a degree of Folly?
MankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Not that I think there is any Order or Degree of Men, which wou’d not afford many and notorious instances for our Purpose.
the force of workers available
From this reading Not that I think there is any Order or Degree of Men, which wou’d not afford many and notorious instances for our Purpose.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
movernounUS /ˈmuːvər/
workman employed by a moving company
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading Not that I think there is any Order or Degree of Men, which wou’d not afford many and notorious instances for our Purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not that I think there is any Order or Degree of Men, which wou’d not afford many and notorious instances for our Purpose.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Not that I think there is any Order or Degree of Men, which wou’d not afford many and notorious instances for our Purpose.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Not that I think there is any Order or Degree of Men, which wou’d not afford many and notorious instances for our Purpose.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Not that I think there is any Order or Degree of Men, which wou’d not afford many and notorious instances for our Purpose.
remembred
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From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading What makes Men so solicitous of leaving a Reputation behind ’em in the World, though they know they can’t be affected with it after Death, but this even to a degree of Folly?
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
only a very short time before
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
solicitousadjectiveUS /səˈlɪsətəs/
full of anxiety and concern
From this reading What makes Men so solicitous of leaving a Reputation behind ’em in the World, though they know they can’t be affected with it after Death, but this even to a degree of Folly?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
talk'd
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From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not that I think there is any Order or Degree of Men, which wou’d not afford many and notorious instances for our Purpose.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Not that I think there is any Order or Degree of Men, which wou’d not afford many and notorious instances for our Purpose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What makes Men so solicitous of leaving a Reputation behind ’em in the World, though they know they can’t be affected with it after Death, but this even to a degree of Folly?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading What makes Men so solicitous of leaving a Reputation behind ’em in the World, though they know they can’t be affected with it after Death, but this even to a degree of Folly?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What makes Men so solicitous of leaving a Reputation behind ’em in the World, though they know they can’t be affected with it after Death, but this even to a degree of Folly?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
a source of difficulty
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
UniversaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
Vail
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From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
vanitiesnounUS /ˈvænətiz/
plural of “vanity” — feelings of excessive pride
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
VanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
Vertuous
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From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
at the time that
From this reading What else makes great Men involve themselves in the Fatigues and Hazards of War, and intricate Intrigues of State, when they have already more than they can enjoy, but an Itch of being talk’d of and remembred, to which they sacrifice their present happiness and repose?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not that I think there is any Order or Degree of Men, which wou’d not afford many and notorious instances for our Purpose.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For as I think _Vanity_ almost the Universal mover of all our Actions, whether good or bad; so I think there are scarce any Men so Ingenious, or so Vertuous, but something of it will shine through the greatest Part of what they do, let them cast never so thick a Vail over it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading What makes Men so solicitous of leaving a Reputation behind ’em in the World, though they know they can’t be affected with it after Death, but this even to a degree of Folly?
wou'd
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From this reading Not that I think there is any Order or Degree of Men, which wou’d not afford many and notorious instances for our Purpose.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading [Sidenote: _Vanity Universal._] I shall not trouble you with any more Instances of the foolish vanities of Mankind; because I am affraid I have been too large upon that Head already.
