used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There are other beauties of diction, however, which are perceptible by all--the beauties of sweet sounds and pleasant associations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
antiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading There are other beauties of diction, however, which are perceptible by all--the beauties of sweet sounds and pleasant associations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
have
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading There are other beauties of diction, however, which are perceptible by all--the beauties of sweet sounds and pleasant associations.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading One great beauty of diction exists only for those who have some degree of scholarship or critical skill.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Many of the finest passages in Virgil and Pope derive their principal charm from the fine propriety of their diction.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading One great beauty of diction exists only for those who have some degree of scholarship or critical skill.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading One great beauty of diction exists only for those who have some degree of scholarship or critical skill.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
deriveverbUS /dərˈaɪv/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading Many of the finest passages in Virgil and Pope derive their principal charm from the fine propriety of their diction.
dictionnounUS /ˈdɪkʃən/
the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
From this reading One great beauty of diction exists only for those who have some degree of scholarship or critical skill.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading One great beauty of diction exists only for those who have some degree of scholarship or critical skill.
communicated in words
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
intense or sharp
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/
third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Many of the finest passages in Virgil and Pope derive their principal charm from the fine propriety of their diction.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Many of the finest passages in Virgil and Pope derive their principal charm from the fine propriety of their diction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One great beauty of diction exists only for those who have some degree of scholarship or critical skill.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many of the finest passages in Virgil and Pope derive their principal charm from the fine propriety of their diction.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading One great beauty of diction exists only for those who have some degree of scholarship or critical skill.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One great beauty of diction exists only for those who have some degree of scholarship or critical skill.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There are other beauties of diction, however, which are perceptible by all--the beauties of sweet sounds and pleasant associations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many of the finest passages in Virgil and Pope derive their principal charm from the fine propriety of their diction.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
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 Many of the finest passages in Virgil and Pope derive their principal charm from the fine propriety of their diction.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One great beauty of diction exists only for those who have some degree of scholarship or critical skill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One great beauty of diction exists only for those who have some degree of scholarship or critical skill.
and nothing more
From this reading One great beauty of diction exists only for those who have some degree of scholarship or critical skill.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One great beauty of diction exists only for those who have some degree of scholarship or critical skill.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There are other beauties of diction, however, which are perceptible by all--the beauties of sweet sounds and pleasant associations.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Many of the finest passages in Virgil and Pope derive their principal charm from the fine propriety of their diction.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading There are other beauties of diction, however, which are perceptible by all--the beauties of sweet sounds and pleasant associations.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading There are other beauties of diction, however, which are perceptible by all--the beauties of sweet sounds and pleasant associations.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading Many of the finest passages in Virgil and Pope derive their principal charm from the fine propriety of their diction.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Many of the finest passages in Virgil and Pope derive their principal charm from the fine propriety of their diction.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
sanctifiedadjective
made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
scholarshipnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading One great beauty of diction exists only for those who have some degree of scholarship or critical skill.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading One great beauty of diction exists only for those who have some degree of scholarship or critical skill.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One great beauty of diction exists only for those who have some degree of scholarship or critical skill.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There are other beauties of diction, however, which are perceptible by all--the beauties of sweet sounds and pleasant associations.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading There are other beauties of diction, however, which are perceptible by all--the beauties of sweet sounds and pleasant associations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Many of the finest passages in Virgil and Pope derive their principal charm from the fine propriety of their diction.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are other beauties of diction, however, which are perceptible by all--the beauties of sweet sounds and pleasant associations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading One great beauty of diction exists only for those who have some degree of scholarship or critical skill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
the act of using
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
VirgilnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒəl/
a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)
From this reading Many of the finest passages in Virgil and Pope derive their principal charm from the fine propriety of their diction.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
which person or people
From this reading One great beauty of diction exists only for those who have some degree of scholarship or critical skill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
the words that are spoken
From this reading This is what depends on the exquisite _propriety_ of the words employed, and the delicacy with which they are adapted to the meaning which is to be expressed.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Another source of beauty, which extends only to the more instructed class of readers, is that which consists in the judicious or happy application of expressions which have been sanctified by the use of famous writers, or which bear the stamp of a simple or venerable antiquity.
