1703
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From this reading Pepys died in the early summer of 1703; Borrow was born in July, 1803.
1803
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From this reading Pepys died in the early summer of 1703; Borrow was born in July, 1803.
213
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From this reading Unlike each other in almost every respect, they are _dui palor_, {213b} as Borrow would say, in one very material point.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Unlike each other in almost every respect, they are _dui palor_, {213b} as Borrow would say, in one very material point.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Unlike each other in almost every respect, they are _dui palor_, {213b} as Borrow would say, in one very material point.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unlike each other in almost every respect, they are _dui palor_, {213b} as Borrow would say, in one very material point.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
AugustinenounUS /ˈɑːɡəstiːn/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
autobiographers
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From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
autobiographynounUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
a biography of yourself
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Unlike each other in almost every respect, they are _dui palor_, {213b} as Borrow would say, in one very material point.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
brought into existence
From this reading Pepys died in the early summer of 1703; Borrow was born in July, 1803.
BorrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
celebratingverbUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
CellininounUS /tʃeˈliːni/
Italian sculptor (1500-1571)
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
centenaries
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From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Pepys died in the early summer of 1703; Borrow was born in July, 1803.
duinounUS /ˈdiːˈjuːˈaɪ/
plural of “duo” — two items of the same kind
From this reading Unlike each other in almost every respect, they are _dui palor_, {213b} as Borrow would say, in one very material point.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Unlike each other in almost every respect, they are _dui palor_, {213b} as Borrow would say, in one very material point.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Pepys died in the early summer of 1703; Borrow was born in July, 1803.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Unlike each other in almost every respect, they are _dui palor_, {213b} as Borrow would say, in one very material point.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
apart from; not including
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pepys died in the early summer of 1703; Borrow was born in July, 1803.
injudiciousadjectiveUS /ˌɪndʒʌˈdɪʃəs/
lacking or showing lack of judgment or discretion; unwise
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Pepys died in the early summer of 1703; Borrow was born in July, 1803.
Lavengro
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From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Unlike each other in almost every respect, they are _dui palor_, {213b} as Borrow would say, in one very material point.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
and nothing more
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Unlike each other in almost every respect, they are _dui palor_, {213b} as Borrow would say, in one very material point.
palor
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From this reading Unlike each other in almost every respect, they are _dui palor_, {213b} as Borrow would say, in one very material point.
Pepysnoun
English diarist whose diary contained detailed descriptions of 17th century disasters in England (1633-1703)
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
by chance
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Unlike each other in almost every respect, they are _dui palor_, {213b} as Borrow would say, in one very material point.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
primarilyadverbUS /praɪˈmerəli/
for the most part
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Unlike each other in almost every respect, they are _dui palor_, {213b} as Borrow would say, in one very material point.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
RousseaunounUS /ruːˈsoʊ/
French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
express in words
From this reading Unlike each other in almost every respect, they are _dui palor_, {213b} as Borrow would say, in one very material point.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
unusual or striking
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
St
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From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unlike each other in almost every respect, they are _dui palor_, {213b} as Borrow would say, in one very material point.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
truthfulnessnounUS /ˈtruːθfəlnəs/
the quality of being truthful
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
UnlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Unlike each other in almost every respect, they are _dui palor_, {213b} as Borrow would say, in one very material point.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The reputation of each of them has risen to such a point that, except for injudicious and exaggerated praise, it can have little to fear in the future; and in each case this reputation is based primarily upon autobiography.
precisely as stated
From this reading Unlike each other in almost every respect, they are _dui palor_, {213b} as Borrow would say, in one very material point.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pepys died in the early summer of 1703; Borrow was born in July, 1803.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is a singular coincidence, perhaps, that during one and the same summer we should be celebrating centenaries of Samuel Pepys and George Borrow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Among the world’s autobiographers the author of “Lavengro” is entitled, we feel sure, to rank with St. Augustine, Cellini, Pepys, Rousseau, Franklin; and, for truthfulness, it is very probable, if we could only estimate it properly, that he would have to be put at the top of the class.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Unlike each other in almost every respect, they are _dui palor_, {213b} as Borrow would say, in one very material point.
