used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Collected Writings of SAMUEL LOVER UNIVERSITY PRESS JOHN WILSON AND SON CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading I have been accused in certain quarters, of giving flattering portraits of my countrymen.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am disinclined, however, to believe myself an offender in this particular.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Collected Writings of SAMUEL LOVER UNIVERSITY PRESS JOHN WILSON AND SON CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been accused in certain quarters, of giving flattering portraits of my countrymen.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I am disinclined, however, to believe myself an offender in this particular.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
CAMBRIDGEnounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading The Collected Writings of SAMUEL LOVER UNIVERSITY PRESS JOHN WILSON AND SON CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I have been accused in certain quarters, of giving flattering portraits of my countrymen.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
CollectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The Collected Writings of SAMUEL LOVER UNIVERSITY PRESS JOHN WILSON AND SON CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
compatriotnounUS /kəmˈpeɪtriət/
a person from your own country
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading I have been accused in certain quarters, of giving flattering portraits of my countrymen.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
disinclinedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
From this reading I am disinclined, however, to believe myself an offender in this particular.
the organ of sight
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading "--the failing leans to virtue's side."
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading I have been accused in certain quarters, of giving flattering portraits of my countrymen.
the act of giving
From this reading I have been accused in certain quarters, of giving flattering portraits of my countrymen.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
an established custom
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been accused in certain quarters, of giving flattering portraits of my countrymen.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I am disinclined, however, to believe myself an offender in this particular.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have been accused in certain quarters, of giving flattering portraits of my countrymen.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have been accused in certain quarters, of giving flattering portraits of my countrymen.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The Collected Writings of SAMUEL LOVER UNIVERSITY PRESS JOHN WILSON AND SON CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
leansnounUS /liːnz/
plural of “lean” — the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
From this reading "--the failing leans to virtue's side."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The Collected Writings of SAMUEL LOVER UNIVERSITY PRESS JOHN WILSON AND SON CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have been accused in certain quarters, of giving flattering portraits of my countrymen.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I am disinclined, however, to believe myself an offender in this particular.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Collected Writings of SAMUEL LOVER UNIVERSITY PRESS JOHN WILSON AND SON CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
offendernounUS /əˈfendər/
a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading I am disinclined, however, to believe myself an offender in this particular.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
make a painting
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I am disinclined, however, to believe myself an offender in this particular.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
portrait-painter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
portraitsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading I have been accused in certain quarters, of giving flattering portraits of my countrymen.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The Collected Writings of SAMUEL LOVER UNIVERSITY PRESS JOHN WILSON AND SON CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
prevalentadjectiveUS /ˈprevələnt/
most frequent or common
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
housing available for people to live in
From this reading I have been accused in certain quarters, of giving flattering portraits of my countrymen.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The Collected Writings of SAMUEL LOVER UNIVERSITY PRESS JOHN WILSON AND SON CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
SAMUELnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading The Collected Writings of SAMUEL LOVER UNIVERSITY PRESS JOHN WILSON AND SON CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "--the failing leans to virtue's side."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
a male human offspring
From this reading The Collected Writings of SAMUEL LOVER UNIVERSITY PRESS JOHN WILSON AND SON CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Collected Writings of SAMUEL LOVER UNIVERSITY PRESS JOHN WILSON AND SON CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading The Collected Writings of SAMUEL LOVER UNIVERSITY PRESS JOHN WILSON AND SON CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
UNIVERSITYnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading The Collected Writings of SAMUEL LOVER UNIVERSITY PRESS JOHN WILSON AND SON CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
the act of using
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
virtue's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "--the failing leans to virtue's side."
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
WILSONnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading The Collected Writings of SAMUEL LOVER UNIVERSITY PRESS JOHN WILSON AND SON CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Against this charge I may plead that, being a portrait-painter by profession, the habit of taking the best view of my subject, so long prevalent in my eye, has gone deeper, and influenced my mind:--and if to paint one's country in its gracious aspect has been a weakness, at least, to use the words of an illustrious compatriot,
WritingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading The Collected Writings of SAMUEL LOVER UNIVERSITY PRESS JOHN WILSON AND SON CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A.
