used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, thought I, time is not such an invariable destroyer as he is represented.
anew
From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
how long something has existed
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading After all, thought I, time is not such an invariable destroyer as he is represented.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After all, thought I, time is not such an invariable destroyer as he is represented.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
antiquaries
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From this reading Nor is it merely such exquisite authors as Moore that are doomed to consume the oil of future antiquaries.
from appearances alone
From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nor is it merely such exquisite authors as Moore that are doomed to consume the oil of future antiquaries.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nor is it merely such exquisite authors as Moore that are doomed to consume the oil of future antiquaries.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Nor is it merely such exquisite authors as Moore that are doomed to consume the oil of future antiquaries.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
buildsnounUS /bɪldz/
plural of “build” — constitution of the human body
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
cheesemongers
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From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
consumeverbUS /kənˈsuːm/
eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading Nor is it merely such exquisite authors as Moore that are doomed to consume the oil of future antiquaries.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading After all, thought I, time is not such an invariable destroyer as he is represented.
dilapidations
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From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading Nor is it merely such exquisite authors as Moore that are doomed to consume the oil of future antiquaries.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
enrichesverbUS /enˈrɪtʃɪz/
third-person singular of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
intense or sharp
From this reading Nor is it merely such exquisite authors as Moore that are doomed to consume the oil of future antiquaries.
farthingnounUS /ˈfɑːrðɪŋ/
a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
flourishverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/
grow vigorously
From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Nor is it merely such exquisite authors as Moore that are doomed to consume the oil of future antiquaries.
gildingnounUS /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
gravitatesverbUS /ˈɡrævɪteɪts/
third-person singular of “gravitate” — move toward
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
guineanounUS /ˈɡɪni/
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After all, thought I, time is not such an invariable destroyer as he is represented.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After all, thought I, time is not such an invariable destroyer as he is represented.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/
the quality or state of being immortal
From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
impoverishesverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːvrɪʃəz/
third-person singular of “impoverish” — make poor
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
invariableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/
not liable to or capable of change
From this reading After all, thought I, time is not such an invariable destroyer as he is represented.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor is it merely such exquisite authors as Moore that are doomed to consume the oil of future antiquaries.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nor is it merely such exquisite authors as Moore that are doomed to consume the oil of future antiquaries.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
levitynounUS /ˈlevɪti/
feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
in like or similar manner
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
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 Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
and nothing more
From this reading Nor is it merely such exquisite authors as Moore that are doomed to consume the oil of future antiquaries.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Nor is it merely such exquisite authors as Moore that are doomed to consume the oil of future antiquaries.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
used to form the superlative
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
moulders
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From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor is it merely such exquisite authors as Moore that are doomed to consume the oil of future antiquaries.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After all, thought I, time is not such an invariable destroyer as he is represented.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nor is it merely such exquisite authors as Moore that are doomed to consume the oil of future antiquaries.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Nor is it merely such exquisite authors as Moore that are doomed to consume the oil of future antiquaries.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
pastry-cooks
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From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
pedantnounUS /ˈpedənt/
a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
plasticadjectiveUS /ˈplæstɪk/
capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
pullsnounUS /pʊlz/
plural of “pull” — the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading After all, thought I, time is not such an invariable destroyer as he is represented.
move upward
From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
rustverbUS /rʌst/
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
scribblernounUS /ˈskrɪblər/
informal terms for journalists
From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Nor is it merely such exquisite authors as Moore that are doomed to consume the oil of future antiquaries.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor is it merely such exquisite authors as Moore that are doomed to consume the oil of future antiquaries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nor is it merely such exquisite authors as Moore that are doomed to consume the oil of future antiquaries.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading After all, thought I, time is not such an invariable destroyer as he is represented.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After all, thought I, time is not such an invariable destroyer as he is represented.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nor is it merely such exquisite authors as Moore that are doomed to consume the oil of future antiquaries.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
precisely as stated
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
which person or people
From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Many a poor scribbler, who is now apparently sent to oblivion by pastry-cooks and cheesemongers, will then rise again in fragments, and flourish in learned immortality.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Under his plastic hand trifles rise into importance; the nonsense of one age becomes the wisdom of another; the levity of the wit gravitates into the learning of the pedant, and an ancient farthing moulders into infinitely more value than a modern guinea.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading If he pulls down, he likewise builds up; if he impoverishes one, he enriches another; his very dilapidations furnish matter for new works of controversy, and his rust is more precious than the most costly gilding.
