used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading _True Greatness does not consist in feeling above others_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading A beggar approaching it at the same time, asked him to help him over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A beggar approaching it at the same time, asked him to help him over.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A beggar approaching it at the same time, asked him to help him over.
beggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading A beggar approaching it at the same time, asked him to help him over.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
choicestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɔɪsəst/
superlative of “choice” — of superior grade
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading _True Greatness does not consist in feeling above others_.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
delicaciesnounUS /ˈdelɪkəsiz/
plural of “delicacy” — the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _True Greatness does not consist in feeling above others_.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading _True Greatness does not consist in feeling above others_.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
FoolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
coins made of gold
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
GREATNESSnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading TRUE GREATNESS.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mr. Jefferson was President of the United States, he was passing a stream on horseback, in Virginia.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A beggar approaching it at the same time, asked him to help him over.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A beggar approaching it at the same time, asked him to help him over.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading When Mr. Jefferson was President of the United States, he was passing a stream on horseback, in Virginia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _True Greatness does not consist in feeling above others_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading When Mr. Jefferson was President of the United States, he was passing a stream on horseback, in Virginia.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
engage in
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Jefferson was President of the United States, he was passing a stream on horseback, in Virginia.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _True Greatness does not consist in feeling above others_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Mr. Jefferson was President of the United States, he was passing a stream on horseback, in Virginia.
others
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From this reading _True Greatness does not consist in feeling above others_.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A beggar approaching it at the same time, asked him to help him over.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading When Mr. Jefferson was President of the United States, he was passing a stream on horseback, in Virginia.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading When Mr. Jefferson was President of the United States, he was passing a stream on horseback, in Virginia.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A beggar approaching it at the same time, asked him to help him over.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading When Mr. Jefferson was President of the United States, he was passing a stream on horseback, in Virginia.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading When Mr. Jefferson was President of the United States, he was passing a stream on horseback, in Virginia.
carry out
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A beggar approaching it at the same time, asked him to help him over.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading TRUE GREATNESS.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading When Mr. Jefferson was President of the United States, he was passing a stream on horseback, in Virginia.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
precisely as stated
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading When Mr. Jefferson was President of the United States, he was passing a stream on horseback, in Virginia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mr. Jefferson was President of the United States, he was passing a stream on horseback, in Virginia.
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Jefferson was President of the United States, he was passing a stream on horseback, in Virginia.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fools think themselves _great_, in proportion to the show they can make; but it would take a great heap of copper coins to make as much value as a very little piece of gold; and an empty tin kettle will make more sound than a golden vessel filled with the choicest delicacies.
