AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONTAINING A PORTION OF TIME SOMEWHAT LONGER THAN HALF A YEAR.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of the SERIOUS in writing, and for what purpose it is introduced.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
ChapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Chapter i.
composingnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
CONTAININGverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading CONTAINING A PORTION OF TIME SOMEWHAT LONGER THAN HALF A YEAR.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of the SERIOUS in writing, and for what purpose it is introduced.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
HALFadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading CONTAINING A PORTION OF TIME SOMEWHAT LONGER THAN HALF A YEAR.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
ipronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Chapter i.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of the SERIOUS in writing, and for what purpose it is introduced.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Of the SERIOUS in writing, and for what purpose it is introduced.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of the SERIOUS in writing, and for what purpose it is introduced.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of the SERIOUS in writing, and for what purpose it is introduced.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
LONGERadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading CONTAINING A PORTION OF TIME SOMEWHAT LONGER THAN HALF A YEAR.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONTAINING A PORTION OF TIME SOMEWHAT LONGER THAN HALF A YEAR.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
Peradventurenoun
doubt or uncertainty as to whether something is the case
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
perusingnounUS /pərˈuːzɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
PORTIONnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading CONTAINING A PORTION OF TIME SOMEWHAT LONGER THAN HALF A YEAR.
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From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Of the SERIOUS in writing, and for what purpose it is introduced.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
SERIOUSadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Of the SERIOUS in writing, and for what purpose it is introduced.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
SOMEWHATadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading CONTAINING A PORTION OF TIME SOMEWHAT LONGER THAN HALF A YEAR.
THANconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading CONTAINING A PORTION OF TIME SOMEWHAT LONGER THAN HALF A YEAR.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of the SERIOUS in writing, and for what purpose it is introduced.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
TIMEnounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CONTAINING A PORTION OF TIME SOMEWHAT LONGER THAN HALF A YEAR.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Among these probably may be reckoned those initial essays which we have prefixed to the historical matter contained in every book; and which we have determined to be essentially necessary to this kind of writing, of which we have set ourselves at the head.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of the SERIOUS in writing, and for what purpose it is introduced.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Peradventure there may be no parts in this prodigious work which will give the reader less pleasure in the perusing, than those which have given the author the greatest pains in composing.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading Of the SERIOUS in writing, and for what purpose it is introduced.
YEARnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading CONTAINING A PORTION OF TIME SOMEWHAT LONGER THAN HALF A YEAR.
