used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Johnson has been considered, and very properly considered, a great talker.
anew
From this reading Here again we shall see his uncompromising attitude.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is an even more remarkable feature of Boswell's work--the scientific manner in which he deliberately made experiments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. Johnson has been considered, and very properly considered, a great talker.
apprehendverbUS /ˌæprɪˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Here again we shall see his uncompromising attitude.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dr. Johnson has been considered, and very properly considered, a great talker.
BoswellnounUS /ˈbɑːzwel/
Scottish author noted for his biography of Samuel Johnson (1740-1795)
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
Boswell's
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From this reading There is an even more remarkable feature of Boswell's work--the scientific manner in which he deliberately made experiments.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
carefully weighed
From this reading Dr. Johnson has been considered, and very properly considered, a great talker.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading There is an even more remarkable feature of Boswell's work--the scientific manner in which he deliberately made experiments.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
Doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Johnson has been considered, and very properly considered, a great talker.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
divisible by two
From this reading There is an even more remarkable feature of Boswell's work--the scientific manner in which he deliberately made experiments.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading There is an even more remarkable feature of Boswell's work--the scientific manner in which he deliberately made experiments.
communicated in words
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading There is an even more remarkable feature of Boswell's work--the scientific manner in which he deliberately made experiments.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Dr. Johnson has been considered, and very properly considered, a great talker.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Johnson has been considered, and very properly considered, a great talker.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There is an even more remarkable feature of Boswell's work--the scientific manner in which he deliberately made experiments.
HebridesnounUS /ˈhebrɪdiz/
a group of more than 500 islands off the western coast of Scotland
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here again we shall see his uncompromising attitude.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here again we shall see his uncompromising attitude.
how
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From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
of great significance or value
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is an even more remarkable feature of Boswell's work--the scientific manner in which he deliberately made experiments.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is an even more remarkable feature of Boswell's work--the scientific manner in which he deliberately made experiments.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Dr. Johnson has been considered, and very properly considered, a great talker.
Johnson'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsənz/
possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There is an even more remarkable feature of Boswell's work--the scientific manner in which he deliberately made experiments.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There is an even more remarkable feature of Boswell's work--the scientific manner in which he deliberately made experiments.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
a particular point in time
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There is an even more remarkable feature of Boswell's work--the scientific manner in which he deliberately made experiments.
used to form the superlative
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
something you have to do
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is an even more remarkable feature of Boswell's work--the scientific manner in which he deliberately made experiments.
on one occasion
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
and nothing more
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Dr. Johnson has been considered, and very properly considered, a great talker.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
unusual or striking
From this reading There is an even more remarkable feature of Boswell's work--the scientific manner in which he deliberately made experiments.
To recall to mind.
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
express in words
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading There is an even more remarkable feature of Boswell's work--the scientific manner in which he deliberately made experiments.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Here again we shall see his uncompromising attitude.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Here again we shall see his uncompromising attitude.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
talkernounUS /ˈtɔːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Dr. Johnson has been considered, and very properly considered, a great talker.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is an even more remarkable feature of Boswell's work--the scientific manner in which he deliberately made experiments.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is an even more remarkable feature of Boswell's work--the scientific manner in which he deliberately made experiments.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
uncompromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
not making concessions
From this reading Here again we shall see his uncompromising attitude.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
precisely as stated
From this reading Dr. Johnson has been considered, and very properly considered, a great talker.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Here again we shall see his uncompromising attitude.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not the least of our reasons for reading the 'Life' is that we are interested to know what Johnson had to say; and we find there the expressed thoughts of Johnson upon a great number of subjects.
at the time that
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is an even more remarkable feature of Boswell's work--the scientific manner in which he deliberately made experiments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There is an even more remarkable feature of Boswell's work--the scientific manner in which he deliberately made experiments.
but in spite of that
From this reading That Boswell should have preserved so much--that, though the same topics may more than once be discussed, yet every conversation gives a distinct and separate impression, and each one is valuable--tells us not only that Boswell himself must have had a high order of intelligence to apprehend and preserve the point of Johnson's discourse upon so many occasions, but, what is important for our purpose at the moment, tells us (when we remember how little time altogether he spent with Johnson and that the time most fruitful in records, during the famous tour in the Hebrides, is not included in the 'Life') that he himself must have had some part in finding out the Doctor's opinion.
