adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
agreeverbUS /əˈɡriː/
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am now drawing towards a conclusion, and suspect your lordship is very glad of it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The late Earl of Lauderdale sent me over his new translation of the “Æneis,” which he had ended before I engaged in the same design.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading I am now drawing towards a conclusion, and suspect your lordship is very glad of it.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
designnounUS /dɪˈzaɪn/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The late Earl of Lauderdale sent me over his new translation of the “Æneis,” which he had ended before I engaged in the same design.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading I am now drawing towards a conclusion, and suspect your lordship is very glad of it.
EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The late Earl of Lauderdale sent me over his new translation of the “Æneis,” which he had ended before I engaged in the same design.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The late Earl of Lauderdale sent me over his new translation of the “Æneis,” which he had ended before I engaged in the same design.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The late Earl of Lauderdale sent me over his new translation of the “Æneis,” which he had ended before I engaged in the same design.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
foreignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am now drawing towards a conclusion, and suspect your lordship is very glad of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But permit me first to own what helps I have had in this undertaking.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But permit me first to own what helps I have had in this undertaking.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading But permit me first to own what helps I have had in this undertaking.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The late Earl of Lauderdale sent me over his new translation of the “Æneis,” which he had ended before I engaged in the same design.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am now drawing towards a conclusion, and suspect your lordship is very glad of it.
idiomnounUS /ˈɪdiəm/
a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
infallibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfæləbəl/
incapable of failure or error
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
lastlyadverbUS /ˈlæstli/
the item at the end
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The late Earl of Lauderdale sent me over his new translation of the “Æneis,” which he had ended before I engaged in the same design.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
Lauderdale
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From this reading The late Earl of Lauderdale sent me over his new translation of the “Æneis,” which he had ended before I engaged in the same design.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
licencenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
excessive freedom; lack of due restraint
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading I am now drawing towards a conclusion, and suspect your lordship is very glad of it.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But permit me first to own what helps I have had in this undertaking.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The late Earl of Lauderdale sent me over his new translation of the “Æneis,” which he had ended before I engaged in the same design.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I am now drawing towards a conclusion, and suspect your lordship is very glad of it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The late Earl of Lauderdale sent me over his new translation of the “Æneis,” which he had ended before I engaged in the same design.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But permit me first to own what helps I have had in this undertaking.
permitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading But permit me first to own what helps I have had in this undertaking.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
poetnounUS /ˈpoʊət/
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
pouredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The late Earl of Lauderdale sent me over his new translation of the “Æneis,” which he had ended before I engaged in the same design.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The late Earl of Lauderdale sent me over his new translation of the “Æneis,” which he had ended before I engaged in the same design.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
sparinglyadverbUS /ˈsperɪŋli/
to a meager degree or in a meager manner
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
suspectverbUS /səˈspekt/
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading I am now drawing towards a conclusion, and suspect your lordship is very glad of it.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading I am now drawing towards a conclusion, and suspect your lordship is very glad of it.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading The late Earl of Lauderdale sent me over his new translation of the “Æneis,” which he had ended before I engaged in the same design.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But permit me first to own what helps I have had in this undertaking.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But permit me first to own what helps I have had in this undertaking.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The late Earl of Lauderdale sent me over his new translation of the “Æneis,” which he had ended before I engaged in the same design.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading After this he ought to take the opinion of judicious friends, such as are learned in both languages; and lastly, since no man is infallible, let him use this licence very sparingly; for if too many foreign words are poured in upon us, it looks as if they were designed not to assist the natives, but to conquer them.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Upon the whole matter, a poet must first be certain that the word he would introduce is beautiful in the Latin; and is to consider, in the next place, whether it will agree with the English idiom.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am now drawing towards a conclusion, and suspect your lordship is very glad of it.
Æneis
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From this reading The late Earl of Lauderdale sent me over his new translation of the “Æneis,” which he had ended before I engaged in the same design.
