used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading The verse (particularly in the introduction of the ode) may be accused of unwarrantable liberties, but they are liberties equally homogeneal with the exactness of Mathematical disquisition, and the boldness of Pindaric daring.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The verse (particularly in the introduction of the ode) may be accused of unwarrantable liberties, but they are liberties equally homogeneal with the exactness of Mathematical disquisition, and the boldness of Pindaric daring.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading To assist Reason by the stimulus of Imagination is the design of the following production.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the execution of it much may be objectionable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading The verse (particularly in the introduction of the ode) may be accused of unwarrantable liberties, but they are liberties equally homogeneal with the exactness of Mathematical disquisition, and the boldness of Pindaric daring.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The verse (particularly in the introduction of the ode) may be accused of unwarrantable liberties, but they are liberties equally homogeneal with the exactness of Mathematical disquisition, and the boldness of Pindaric daring.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To assist Reason by the stimulus of Imagination is the design of the following production.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading The verse (particularly in the introduction of the ode) may be accused of unwarrantable liberties, but they are liberties equally homogeneal with the exactness of Mathematical disquisition, and the boldness of Pindaric daring.
dearly loved
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading To assist Reason by the stimulus of Imagination is the design of the following production.
disquisitionnoun
an elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion
From this reading The verse (particularly in the introduction of the ode) may be accused of unwarrantable liberties, but they are liberties equally homogeneal with the exactness of Mathematical disquisition, and the boldness of Pindaric daring.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The verse (particularly in the introduction of the ode) may be accused of unwarrantable liberties, but they are liberties equally homogeneal with the exactness of Mathematical disquisition, and the boldness of Pindaric daring.
exactnessnoun
the quality of being exact
From this reading The verse (particularly in the introduction of the ode) may be accused of unwarrantable liberties, but they are liberties equally homogeneal with the exactness of Mathematical disquisition, and the boldness of Pindaric daring.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading In the execution of it much may be objectionable.
feastedverbUS /ˈfiːstɪd/
past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading To assist Reason by the stimulus of Imagination is the design of the following production.
set up or found
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
FrequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
homogeneal
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From this reading The verse (particularly in the introduction of the ode) may be accused of unwarrantable liberties, but they are liberties equally homogeneal with the exactness of Mathematical disquisition, and the boldness of Pindaric daring.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading The verse (particularly in the introduction of the ode) may be accused of unwarrantable liberties, but they are liberties equally homogeneal with the exactness of Mathematical disquisition, and the boldness of Pindaric daring.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the execution of it much may be objectionable.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
libertiesnounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːz/
plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
From this reading The verse (particularly in the introduction of the ode) may be accused of unwarrantable liberties, but they are liberties equally homogeneal with the exactness of Mathematical disquisition, and the boldness of Pindaric daring.
luxuriating
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From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
MathematicaladjectiveUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/
of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics
From this reading The verse (particularly in the introduction of the ode) may be accused of unwarrantable liberties, but they are liberties equally homogeneal with the exactness of Mathematical disquisition, and the boldness of Pindaric daring.
MathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In the execution of it much may be objectionable.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In the execution of it much may be objectionable.
objectionableadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒekʃənəbəl/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading In the execution of it much may be objectionable.
odenounUS /oʊd/
a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
From this reading The verse (particularly in the introduction of the ode) may be accused of unwarrantable liberties, but they are liberties equally homogeneal with the exactness of Mathematical disquisition, and the boldness of Pindaric daring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
many times at short intervals
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The verse (particularly in the introduction of the ode) may be accused of unwarrantable liberties, but they are liberties equally homogeneal with the exactness of Mathematical disquisition, and the boldness of Pindaric daring.
PindaricnounUS /pɪnˈdærɪk/
an ode form used by Pindar; has triple groups of triple units
From this reading The verse (particularly in the introduction of the ode) may be accused of unwarrantable liberties, but they are liberties equally homogeneal with the exactness of Mathematical disquisition, and the boldness of Pindaric daring.
PROBLEMnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading To assist Reason by the stimulus of Imagination is the design of the following production.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
quintessencenounUS /kwɪnˈtesəns/
the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
starvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading To assist Reason by the stimulus of Imagination is the design of the following production.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The verse (particularly in the introduction of the ode) may be accused of unwarrantable liberties, but they are liberties equally homogeneal with the exactness of Mathematical disquisition, and the boldness of Pindaric daring.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To assist Reason by the stimulus of Imagination is the design of the following production.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading PROBLEM" Dear Brother, I have often been surprised that Mathematics, the quintessence of Truth, should have found admirers so few and so languid.
unravelled
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From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
unwarrantableadjective
incapable of being justified or explained
From this reading The verse (particularly in the introduction of the ode) may be accused of unwarrantable liberties, but they are liberties equally homogeneal with the exactness of Mathematical disquisition, and the boldness of Pindaric daring.
literature in metrical form
From this reading The verse (particularly in the introduction of the ode) may be accused of unwarrantable liberties, but they are liberties equally homogeneal with the exactness of Mathematical disquisition, and the boldness of Pindaric daring.
viz
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From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Frequent consideration and minute scrutiny have at length unravelled the cause; viz. that though Reason is feasted, Imagination is starved; whilst Reason is luxuriating in its proper Paradise, Imagination is wearily travelling on a dreary desert.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The verse (particularly in the introduction of the ode) may be accused of unwarrantable liberties, but they are liberties equally homogeneal with the exactness of Mathematical disquisition, and the boldness of Pindaric daring.
