pleasantly occupied
From this reading He that reads to be amused, will be like him that eats to gratify his appetite--an _epicure_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He that reads to be amused, will be like him that eats to gratify his appetite--an _epicure_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he who reads to obtain useful information, and to improve his mind, will be like him who eats to sustain nature--_strong and healthy_.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading He that reads to be amused, will be like him that eats to gratify his appetite--an _epicure_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He that reads to be amused, will be like him that eats to gratify his appetite--an _epicure_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he who reads to obtain useful information, and to improve his mind, will be like him who eats to sustain nature--_strong and healthy_.
dainties
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From this reading The former will be satisfied with nothing but dainties--the latter will prefer plain strong food.
eatsnounUS /iːts/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading He that reads to be amused, will be like him that eats to gratify his appetite--an _epicure_.
epicurenounUS /ˈepɪkjʊr/
a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
From this reading He that reads to be amused, will be like him that eats to gratify his appetite--an _epicure_.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The former will be satisfied with nothing but dainties--the latter will prefer plain strong food.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former will be satisfied with nothing but dainties--the latter will prefer plain strong food.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading He that reads to be amused, will be like him that eats to gratify his appetite--an _epicure_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He that reads to be amused, will be like him that eats to gratify his appetite--an _epicure_.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading But he who reads to obtain useful information, and to improve his mind, will be like him who eats to sustain nature--_strong and healthy_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He that reads to be amused, will be like him that eats to gratify his appetite--an _epicure_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He that reads to be amused, will be like him that eats to gratify his appetite--an _epicure_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SECTION I.--READING.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading But he who reads to obtain useful information, and to improve his mind, will be like him who eats to sustain nature--_strong and healthy_.
a message received and understood
From this reading But he who reads to obtain useful information, and to improve his mind, will be like him who eats to sustain nature--_strong and healthy_.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The former will be satisfied with nothing but dainties--the latter will prefer plain strong food.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He that reads to be amused, will be like him that eats to gratify his appetite--an _epicure_.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But he who reads to obtain useful information, and to improve his mind, will be like him who eats to sustain nature--_strong and healthy_.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But he who reads to obtain useful information, and to improve his mind, will be like him who eats to sustain nature--_strong and healthy_.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The former will be satisfied with nothing but dainties--the latter will prefer plain strong food.
come into possession of
From this reading But he who reads to obtain useful information, and to improve his mind, will be like him who eats to sustain nature--_strong and healthy_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The former will be satisfied with nothing but dainties--the latter will prefer plain strong food.
like better; value more highly
From this reading The former will be satisfied with nothing but dainties--the latter will prefer plain strong food.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading SECTION I.--READING.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading He that reads to be amused, will be like him that eats to gratify his appetite--an _epicure_.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The former will be satisfied with nothing but dainties--the latter will prefer plain strong food.
SECTIONnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading SECTION I.--READING.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But he who reads to obtain useful information, and to improve his mind, will be like him who eats to sustain nature--_strong and healthy_.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading But he who reads to obtain useful information, and to improve his mind, will be like him who eats to sustain nature--_strong and healthy_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He that reads to be amused, will be like him that eats to gratify his appetite--an _epicure_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The former will be satisfied with nothing but dainties--the latter will prefer plain strong food.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He that reads to be amused, will be like him that eats to gratify his appetite--an _epicure_.
being of use or service
From this reading But he who reads to obtain useful information, and to improve his mind, will be like him who eats to sustain nature--_strong and healthy_.
which person or people
From this reading But he who reads to obtain useful information, and to improve his mind, will be like him who eats to sustain nature--_strong and healthy_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He that reads to be amused, will be like him that eats to gratify his appetite--an _epicure_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The former will be satisfied with nothing but dainties--the latter will prefer plain strong food.
