Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

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From this reading "His saltern accumulem donis, et fungar inani Munere."-- The author of these memoirs has been anxious to give the features of the man, and the true character of the author.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

eagerly desirous

From this reading "His saltern accumulem donis, et fungar inani Munere."-- The author of these memoirs has been anxious to give the features of the man, and the true character of the author.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading It is now time to close this essay, which the author fears has been drawn too much into length.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is now time to close this essay, which the author fears has been drawn too much into length.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading "His saltern accumulem donis, et fungar inani Munere."-- The author of these memoirs has been anxious to give the features of the man, and the true character of the author.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It is now time to close this essay, which the author fears has been drawn too much into length.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading He has not suffered the hand of partiality to colour his excellencies with too much warmth; nor has he endeavoured to throw his singularities too much into the shade.

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From this reading "His saltern accumulem donis, et fungar inani Munere."-- The author of these memoirs has been anxious to give the features of the man, and the true character of the author.

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From this reading Dr. Johnson's failings may well be forgiven, for the sake of his virtues.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading It is now time to close this essay, which the author fears has been drawn too much into length.

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From this reading He has not suffered the hand of partiality to colour his excellencies with too much warmth; nor has he endeavoured to throw his singularities too much into the shade.

an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading It is now time to close this essay, which the author fears has been drawn too much into length.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

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From this reading "His saltern accumulem donis, et fungar inani Munere."-- The author of these memoirs has been anxious to give the features of the man, and the true character of the author.

plural of “excellency” — a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”

From this reading He has not suffered the hand of partiality to colour his excellencies with too much warmth; nor has he endeavoured to throw his singularities too much into the shade.

plural of “failing” — a flaw or weak point

From this reading Dr. Johnson's failings may well be forgiven, for the sake of his virtues.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading It is now time to close this essay, which the author fears has been drawn too much into length.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading "His saltern accumulem donis, et fungar inani Munere."-- The author of these memoirs has been anxious to give the features of the man, and the true character of the author.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dr. Johnson's failings may well be forgiven, for the sake of his virtues.

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading Dr. Johnson's failings may well be forgiven, for the sake of his virtues.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

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From this reading "His saltern accumulem donis, et fungar inani Munere."-- The author of these memoirs has been anxious to give the features of the man, and the true character of the author.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "His saltern accumulem donis, et fungar inani Munere."-- The author of these memoirs has been anxious to give the features of the man, and the true character of the author.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He has not suffered the hand of partiality to colour his excellencies with too much warmth; nor has he endeavoured to throw his singularities too much into the shade.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is now time to close this essay, which the author fears has been drawn too much into length.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "His saltern accumulem donis, et fungar inani Munere."-- The author of these memoirs has been anxious to give the features of the man, and the true character of the author.

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

characteristic of humanity

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

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From this reading "His saltern accumulem donis, et fungar inani Munere."-- The author of these memoirs has been anxious to give the features of the man, and the true character of the author.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is now time to close this essay, which the author fears has been drawn too much into length.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is now time to close this essay, which the author fears has been drawn too much into length.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is now time to close this essay, which the author fears has been drawn too much into length.

possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading Dr. Johnson's failings may well be forgiven, for the sake of his virtues.

immediately past

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading It is now time to close this essay, which the author fears has been drawn too much into length.

held dear

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "His saltern accumulem donis, et fungar inani Munere."-- The author of these memoirs has been anxious to give the features of the man, and the true character of the author.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading "His saltern accumulem donis, et fungar inani Munere."-- The author of these memoirs has been anxious to give the features of the man, and the true character of the author.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is now time to close this essay, which the author fears has been drawn too much into length.

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From this reading "His saltern accumulem donis, et fungar inani Munere."-- The author of these memoirs has been anxious to give the features of the man, and the true character of the author.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He has not suffered the hand of partiality to colour his excellencies with too much warmth; nor has he endeavoured to throw his singularities too much into the shade.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He has not suffered the hand of partiality to colour his excellencies with too much warmth; nor has he endeavoured to throw his singularities too much into the shade.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It is now time to close this essay, which the author fears has been drawn too much into length.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

a predisposition to like something

From this reading He has not suffered the hand of partiality to colour his excellencies with too much warmth; nor has he endeavoured to throw his singularities too much into the shade.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Dr. Johnson's failings may well be forgiven, for the sake of his virtues.

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From this reading "His saltern accumulem donis, et fungar inani Munere."-- The author of these memoirs has been anxious to give the features of the man, and the true character of the author.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading He has not suffered the hand of partiality to colour his excellencies with too much warmth; nor has he endeavoured to throw his singularities too much into the shade.

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From this reading He has not suffered the hand of partiality to colour his excellencies with too much warmth; nor has he endeavoured to throw his singularities too much into the shade.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading He has not suffered the hand of partiality to colour his excellencies with too much warmth; nor has he endeavoured to throw his singularities too much into the shade.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It is now time to close this essay, which the author fears has been drawn too much into length.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "His saltern accumulem donis, et fungar inani Munere."-- The author of these memoirs has been anxious to give the features of the man, and the true character of the author.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It is now time to close this essay, which the author fears has been drawn too much into length.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

propel through the air

From this reading He has not suffered the hand of partiality to colour his excellencies with too much warmth; nor has he endeavoured to throw his singularities too much into the shade.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It is now time to close this essay, which the author fears has been drawn too much into length.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It is now time to close this essay, which the author fears has been drawn too much into length.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It is now time to close this essay, which the author fears has been drawn too much into length.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "His saltern accumulem donis, et fungar inani Munere."-- The author of these memoirs has been anxious to give the features of the man, and the true character of the author.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading Dr. Johnson's failings may well be forgiven, for the sake of his virtues.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading He has not suffered the hand of partiality to colour his excellencies with too much warmth; nor has he endeavoured to throw his singularities too much into the shade.

(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 Dr. Johnson's failings may well be forgiven, for the sake of his virtues.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It is now time to close this essay, which the author fears has been drawn too much into length.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured:

in the company of; together with

From this reading He has not suffered the hand of partiality to colour his excellencies with too much warmth; nor has he endeavoured to throw his singularities too much into the shade.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In the progress of the work, feeble as it may be, he thought himself performing the last human office to the memory of a friend, whom he loved, esteemed, and honoured: