AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
AdvicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
anecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
Author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But this is pedantry!”
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
digressionnounUS /daɪˈɡreʃən/
a message that departs from the main subject
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
eis
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From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading The word is not in Johnson, nor have I met with it elsewhere.”
ennounUS /en/
half the width of an em
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
Esemplastic
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From this reading “Esemplastic.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
genesisnounUS /ˈdʒenəsəs/
a coming into being
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
GreeknounUS /ɡriːk/
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The word is not in Johnson, nor have I met with it elsewhere.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The word is not in Johnson, nor have I met with it elsewhere.”
ImaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
interludenounUS /ˈɪntərluːd/
an intervening period or episode
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The word is not in Johnson, nor have I met with it elsewhere.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The word is not in Johnson, nor have I met with it elsewhere.”
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
JohnsonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading The word is not in Johnson, nor have I met with it elsewhere.”
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The word is not in Johnson, nor have I met with it elsewhere.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
NeitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The word is not in Johnson, nor have I met with it elsewhere.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The word is not in Johnson, nor have I met with it elsewhere.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
pedanticadjectiveUS /pəˈdæntɪk/
marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
pedantrynounUS /ˈpedəntri/
an ostentatious and inappropriate display of learning
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
PlasticadjectiveUS /ˈplæstɪk/
capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
plattein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
PoliticsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
PowernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
ReligionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “But this is pedantry!”
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
VariousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The word is not in Johnson, nor have I met with it elsewhere.”
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The word is not in Johnson, nor have I met with it elsewhere.”
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Neither have, I. I constructed it myself from the Greek words, eis en plattein, to shape into one; because, having to convey a new sense, I thought that a new term would both aid the recollection of my meaning, and prevent its being confounded with the usual import of the word, imagination.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A chapter of digression and anecdotes, as an interlude preceding that on the nature and genesis of the Imagination or Plastic Power--On pedantry and pedantic expressions--Advice to young authors respecting publication--Various anecdotes of the Author’s literary life, and the progress of his opinions in Religion and Politics.
