used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
how long something has existed
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "He was still," as he says himself, "to provide for the day that was passing over him."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Slow rises worth by poverty depress'd."
calumniis
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From this reading The first lines, "Urbane, nullis fesse laboribus, Urbane, nullis victe calumniis," put one in mind of Casimir's ode to Pope Urban:
Casimir's
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From this reading The first lines, "Urbane, nullis fesse laboribus, Urbane, nullis victe calumniis," put one in mind of Casimir's ode to Pope Urban:
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
competitorsnounUS /kəmˈpetətərz/
plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
contentionnounUS /kənˈtenʃən/
a point asserted as part of an argument
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "He was still," as he says himself, "to provide for the day that was passing over him."
depress'd
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From this reading "Slow rises worth by poverty depress'd."
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
fessenoun
(heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield
From this reading The first lines, "Urbane, nullis fesse laboribus, Urbane, nullis victe calumniis," put one in mind of Casimir's ode to Pope Urban:
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first lines, "Urbane, nullis fesse laboribus, Urbane, nullis victe calumniis," put one in mind of Casimir's ode to Pope Urban:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He was still," as he says himself, "to provide for the day that was passing over him."
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
Gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He was still," as he says himself, "to provide for the day that was passing over him."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He was still," as he says himself, "to provide for the day that was passing over him."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "He was still," as he says himself, "to provide for the day that was passing over him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
laboribus
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From this reading The first lines, "Urbane, nullis fesse laboribus, Urbane, nullis victe calumniis," put one in mind of Casimir's ode to Pope Urban:
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The first lines, "Urbane, nullis fesse laboribus, Urbane, nullis victe calumniis," put one in mind of Casimir's ode to Pope Urban:
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The first lines, "Urbane, nullis fesse laboribus, Urbane, nullis victe calumniis," put one in mind of Casimir's ode to Pope Urban:
mortifyingadjective
causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
nullis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first lines, "Urbane, nullis fesse laboribus, Urbane, nullis victe calumniis," put one in mind of Casimir's ode to Pope Urban:
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
odenounUS /oʊd/
a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The first lines, "Urbane, nullis fesse laboribus, Urbane, nullis victe calumniis," put one in mind of Casimir's ode to Pope Urban:
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "He was still," as he says himself, "to provide for the day that was passing over him."
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading "He was still," as he says himself, "to provide for the day that was passing over him."
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading The first lines, "Urbane, nullis fesse laboribus, Urbane, nullis victe calumniis," put one in mind of Casimir's ode to Pope Urban:
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading "Slow rises worth by poverty depress'd."
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "He was still," as he says himself, "to provide for the day that was passing over him."
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The first lines, "Urbane, nullis fesse laboribus, Urbane, nullis victe calumniis," put one in mind of Casimir's ode to Pope Urban:
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading "Slow rises worth by poverty depress'd."
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "He was still," as he says himself, "to provide for the day that was passing over him."
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading "Slow rises worth by poverty depress'd."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
not in physical motion
From this reading "He was still," as he says himself, "to provide for the day that was passing over him."
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
UrbanadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrbən/
relating to or concerned with a city or densely populated area
From this reading The first lines, "Urbane, nullis fesse laboribus, Urbane, nullis victe calumniis," put one in mind of Casimir's ode to Pope Urban:
UrbaneadjectiveUS /ərˈbeɪn/
showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
From this reading The first lines, "Urbane, nullis fesse laboribus, Urbane, nullis victe calumniis," put one in mind of Casimir's ode to Pope Urban:
victe
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From this reading The first lines, "Urbane, nullis fesse laboribus, Urbane, nullis victe calumniis," put one in mind of Casimir's ode to Pope Urban:
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He saw Cave involved in a state of warfare with the numerous competitors, at that time, struggling with the Gentleman's Magazine; and gratitude for such supplies as Johnson received, dictated a Latin ode on the subject of that contention.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is a mortifying reflection, that Johnson, with a store of learning and extraordinary talents, was not able, at the age of thirty, to force his way to the favour of the public:
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "Slow rises worth by poverty depress'd."
