acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading Whilst it adds to the information, and polishes the manners of man, it lessens the vigour of his mind and the generosity of his heart.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dispositions and powers of men, however, are various; and the beaten track is not always the field for improvement.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The dispositions and powers of men, however, are various; and the beaten track is not always the field for improvement.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading The dispositions and powers of men, however, are various; and the beaten track is not always the field for improvement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Civil society is not without its disadvantages.
disadvantagesnounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading Civil society is not without its disadvantages.
dispositionsnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “disposition” — your usual mood
From this reading The dispositions and powers of men, however, are various; and the beaten track is not always the field for improvement.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
excentricity
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From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading He no longer experiences the sublime inspirations of Nature.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The dispositions and powers of men, however, are various; and the beaten track is not always the field for improvement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dispositions and powers of men, however, are various; and the beaten track is not always the field for improvement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Whilst it adds to the information, and polishes the manners of man, it lessens the vigour of his mind and the generosity of his heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He no longer experiences the sublime inspirations of Nature.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Whilst it adds to the information, and polishes the manners of man, it lessens the vigour of his mind and the generosity of his heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whilst it adds to the information, and polishes the manners of man, it lessens the vigour of his mind and the generosity of his heart.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The dispositions and powers of men, however, are various; and the beaten track is not always the field for improvement.
imbecilitynoun
retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading The dispositions and powers of men, however, are various; and the beaten track is not always the field for improvement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
a message received and understood
From this reading Whilst it adds to the information, and polishes the manners of man, it lessens the vigour of his mind and the generosity of his heart.
inspirationsnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “inspiration” — arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading He no longer experiences the sublime inspirations of Nature.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Civil society is not without its disadvantages.
lessensverbUS /ˈlesənz/
third-person singular of “lessen” — decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading Whilst it adds to the information, and polishes the manners of man, it lessens the vigour of his mind and the generosity of his heart.
for more time
From this reading He no longer experiences the sublime inspirations of Nature.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Whilst it adds to the information, and polishes the manners of man, it lessens the vigour of his mind and the generosity of his heart.
social deportment
From this reading Whilst it adds to the information, and polishes the manners of man, it lessens the vigour of his mind and the generosity of his heart.
the force of workers available
From this reading The dispositions and powers of men, however, are various; and the beaten track is not always the field for improvement.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Whilst it adds to the information, and polishes the manners of man, it lessens the vigour of his mind and the generosity of his heart.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He no longer experiences the sublime inspirations of Nature.
not any; not one
From this reading He no longer experiences the sublime inspirations of Nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The dispositions and powers of men, however, are various; and the beaten track is not always the field for improvement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dispositions and powers of men, however, are various; and the beaten track is not always the field for improvement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
polishes
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From this reading Whilst it adds to the information, and polishes the manners of man, it lessens the vigour of his mind and the generosity of his heart.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The dispositions and powers of men, however, are various; and the beaten track is not always the field for improvement.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
without much difficulty
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Civil society is not without its disadvantages.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading He no longer experiences the sublime inspirations of Nature.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dispositions and powers of men, however, are various; and the beaten track is not always the field for improvement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading The dispositions and powers of men, however, are various; and the beaten track is not always the field for improvement.
uncontrouled
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From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
except if; if not
From this reading But it is readily acknowledged, that unless excentricity ought always to be avoided; it invariably proceeds from error in taste, from uncontrouled feeling, or from mental imbecility.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The dispositions and powers of men, however, are various; and the beaten track is not always the field for improvement.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading Whilst it adds to the information, and polishes the manners of man, it lessens the vigour of his mind and the generosity of his heart.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst it adds to the information, and polishes the manners of man, it lessens the vigour of his mind and the generosity of his heart.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Civil society is not without its disadvantages.
