adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Is the moon a more noble planet than Saturn, because she makes her revolution in less than thirty days, and he in little less than thirty years?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both their orbs are in proportion to their several magnitudes; and consequently the quickness or slowness of their motion, and the time of their circumvolutions, is no argument of the greater or less perfection.
argumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Both their orbs are in proportion to their several magnitudes; and consequently the quickness or slowness of their motion, and the time of their circumvolutions, is no argument of the greater or less perfection.
Aristotle'snounUS /ˈerəstɑːtəlz/
possessive form of “aristotle” — one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He might prove as well that a mushroom is to be preferred before a peach, because it shoots up in the compass of a night.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He might prove as well that a mushroom is to be preferred before a peach, because it shoots up in the compass of a night.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He might prove as well that a mushroom is to be preferred before a peach, because it shoots up in the compass of a night.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both their orbs are in proportion to their several magnitudes; and consequently the quickness or slowness of their motion, and the time of their circumvolutions, is no argument of the greater or less perfection.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading A chariot may be driven round the pillar in less space than a large machine, because the bulk is not so great.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading A chariot may be driven round the pillar in less space than a large machine, because the bulk is not so great.
circumscribedadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈskraɪbd/
subject to limits or subjected to limits
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
circumvolutions
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From this reading Both their orbs are in proportion to their several magnitudes; and consequently the quickness or slowness of their motion, and the time of their circumvolutions, is no argument of the greater or less perfection.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Both their orbs are in proportion to their several magnitudes; and consequently the quickness or slowness of their motion, and the time of their circumvolutions, is no argument of the greater or less perfection.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Is the moon a more noble planet than Saturn, because she makes her revolution in less than thirty days, and he in little less than thirty years?
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading A chariot may be driven round the pillar in less space than a large machine, because the bulk is not so great.
four-and-twenty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A chariot may be driven round the pillar in less space than a large machine, because the bulk is not so great.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Both their orbs are in proportion to their several magnitudes; and consequently the quickness or slowness of their motion, and the time of their circumvolutions, is no argument of the greater or less perfection.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He might prove as well that a mushroom is to be preferred before a peach, because it shoots up in the compass of a night.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Is the moon a more noble planet than Saturn, because she makes her revolution in less than thirty days, and he in little less than thirty years?
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A chariot may be driven round the pillar in less space than a large machine, because the bulk is not so great.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A chariot may be driven round the pillar in less space than a large machine, because the bulk is not so great.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Is the moon a more noble planet than Saturn, because she makes her revolution in less than thirty days, and he in little less than thirty years?
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading A chariot may be driven round the pillar in less space than a large machine, because the bulk is not so great.
magnitudesnounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːdz/
plural of “magnitude” — the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading Both their orbs are in proportion to their several magnitudes; and consequently the quickness or slowness of their motion, and the time of their circumvolutions, is no argument of the greater or less perfection.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Is the moon a more noble planet than Saturn, because she makes her revolution in less than thirty days, and he in little less than thirty years?
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A chariot may be driven round the pillar in less space than a large machine, because the bulk is not so great.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might prove as well that a mushroom is to be preferred before a peach, because it shoots up in the compass of a night.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Is the moon a more noble planet than Saturn, because she makes her revolution in less than thirty days, and he in little less than thirty years?
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Both their orbs are in proportion to their several magnitudes; and consequently the quickness or slowness of their motion, and the time of their circumvolutions, is no argument of the greater or less perfection.
mushroomnounUS /ˈmʌʃruːm/
common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
From this reading He might prove as well that a mushroom is to be preferred before a peach, because it shoots up in the compass of a night.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He might prove as well that a mushroom is to be preferred before a peach, because it shoots up in the compass of a night.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Both their orbs are in proportion to their several magnitudes; and consequently the quickness or slowness of their motion, and the time of their circumvolutions, is no argument of the greater or less perfection.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A chariot may be driven round the pillar in less space than a large machine, because the bulk is not so great.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Both their orbs are in proportion to their several magnitudes; and consequently the quickness or slowness of their motion, and the time of their circumvolutions, is no argument of the greater or less perfection.
orbs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both their orbs are in proportion to their several magnitudes; and consequently the quickness or slowness of their motion, and the time of their circumvolutions, is no argument of the greater or less perfection.
peachnounUS /piːtʃ/
cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading He might prove as well that a mushroom is to be preferred before a peach, because it shoots up in the compass of a night.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Both their orbs are in proportion to their several magnitudes; and consequently the quickness or slowness of their motion, and the time of their circumvolutions, is no argument of the greater or less perfection.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading A chariot may be driven round the pillar in less space than a large machine, because the bulk is not so great.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading Is the moon a more noble planet than Saturn, because she makes her revolution in less than thirty days, and he in little less than thirty years?
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading He might prove as well that a mushroom is to be preferred before a peach, because it shoots up in the compass of a night.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Both their orbs are in proportion to their several magnitudes; and consequently the quickness or slowness of their motion, and the time of their circumvolutions, is no argument of the greater or less perfection.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
quicknessnounUS /ˈkwɪknəs/
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading Both their orbs are in proportion to their several magnitudes; and consequently the quickness or slowness of their motion, and the time of their circumvolutions, is no argument of the greater or less perfection.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading Is the moon a more noble planet than Saturn, because she makes her revolution in less than thirty days, and he in little less than thirty years?
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A chariot may be driven round the pillar in less space than a large machine, because the bulk is not so great.
SaturnnounUS /ˈsætərn/
a giant planet that is surrounded by three planar concentric rings of ice particles; the 6th planet from the sun
From this reading Is the moon a more noble planet than Saturn, because she makes her revolution in less than thirty days, and he in little less than thirty years?
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Both their orbs are in proportion to their several magnitudes; and consequently the quickness or slowness of their motion, and the time of their circumvolutions, is no argument of the greater or less perfection.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Is the moon a more noble planet than Saturn, because she makes her revolution in less than thirty days, and he in little less than thirty years?
shootsnounUS /ʃuːts/
plural of “shoot” — a new branch
From this reading He might prove as well that a mushroom is to be preferred before a peach, because it shoots up in the compass of a night.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
slownessnounUS /ˈsloʊnəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading Both their orbs are in proportion to their several magnitudes; and consequently the quickness or slowness of their motion, and the time of their circumvolutions, is no argument of the greater or less perfection.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A chariot may be driven round the pillar in less space than a large machine, because the bulk is not so great.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A chariot may be driven round the pillar in less space than a large machine, because the bulk is not so great.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both their orbs are in proportion to their several magnitudes; and consequently the quickness or slowness of their motion, and the time of their circumvolutions, is no argument of the greater or less perfection.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Is the moon a more noble planet than Saturn, because she makes her revolution in less than thirty days, and he in little less than thirty years?
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Both their orbs are in proportion to their several magnitudes; and consequently the quickness or slowness of their motion, and the time of their circumvolutions, is no argument of the greater or less perfection.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
turnsnounUS /tɜːrnz/
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He might prove as well that a mushroom is to be preferred before a peach, because it shoots up in the compass of a night.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He might prove as well that a mushroom is to be preferred before a peach, because it shoots up in the compass of a night.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It is one reason of Aristotle’s to prove that tragedy is the more noble, because it turns in a shorter compass—the whole action being circumscribed within the space of four-and-twenty hours.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Is the moon a more noble planet than Saturn, because she makes her revolution in less than thirty days, and he in little less than thirty years?
