adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading Both these authors were acceptable to the princes and ministers under whom they lived.
ADVERTISEMENTnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading ADVERTISEMENT.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SATIRES AND EPISTLES OF HORACE IMITATED.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Both these authors were acceptable to the princes and ministers under whom they lived.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
clamourverbUS /ˈklæmər/
utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
From this reading The occasion of publishing these Imitations was the clamour raised on some of my Epistles.
contemptnounUS /kənˈtempt/
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
divineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/
emanating from God
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
DonnenounUS /dʌn/
English clergyman and metaphysical poet celebrated as a preacher (1572-1631)
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
EPISTLES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SATIRES AND EPISTLES OF HORACE IMITATED.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
follynounUS /ˈfɑːli/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
HORACEnounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading SATIRES AND EPISTLES OF HORACE IMITATED.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
IMITATEDverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪd/
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading SATIRES AND EPISTLES OF HORACE IMITATED.
ImitationsnounUS /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “imitation” — the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading The occasion of publishing these Imitations was the clamour raised on some of my Epistles.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Both these authors were acceptable to the princes and ministers under whom they lived.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Both these authors were acceptable to the princes and ministers under whom they lived.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The occasion of publishing these Imitations was the clamour raised on some of my Epistles.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The occasion of publishing these Imitations was the clamour raised on some of my Epistles.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SATIRES AND EPISTLES OF HORACE IMITATED.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The occasion of publishing these Imitations was the clamour raised on some of my Epistles.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Both these authors were acceptable to the princes and ministers under whom they lived.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading The occasion of publishing these Imitations was the clamour raised on some of my Epistles.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The occasion of publishing these Imitations was the clamour raised on some of my Epistles.
SATIRESnounUS /ˈsætaɪərz/
plural of “satire” — witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading SATIRES AND EPISTLES OF HORACE IMITATED.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The occasion of publishing these Imitations was the clamour raised on some of my Epistles.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The occasion of publishing these Imitations was the clamour raised on some of my Epistles.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The occasion of publishing these Imitations was the clamour raised on some of my Epistles.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both these authors were acceptable to the princes and ministers under whom they lived.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both these authors were acceptable to the princes and ministers under whom they lived.
treatverbUS /triːt/
interact in a certain way
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Both these authors were acceptable to the princes and ministers under whom they lived.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The occasion of publishing these Imitations was the clamour raised on some of my Epistles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both these authors were acceptable to the princes and ministers under whom they lived.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Both these authors were acceptable to the princes and ministers under whom they lived.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading An answer from Horace was both more full, and of more dignity, than any I could have made in my own person; and the example of much greater freedom in so eminent a divine as Dr. Donne, seemed a proof with what indignation and contempt a Christian may treat vice or folly, in ever so low, or ever so high a station.
