aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
anew
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading There is nothing so amusing as Hogg's autobiography.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is nothing so amusing as Hogg's autobiography.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
autobiographynounUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
a biography of yourself
From this reading There is nothing so amusing as Hogg's autobiography.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
convivialadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪviəl/
occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
croniesnounUS /ˈkroʊniz/
plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
egotismnounUS /ˈiːɡətɪzəm/
an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
From this reading His good-natured egotism overflows it.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
flatteries
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From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading His good-natured egotism overflows it.
death of a person
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
highest in quality
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His good-natured egotism overflows it.
Hogg's
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From this reading There is nothing so amusing as Hogg's autobiography.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is nothing so amusing as Hogg's autobiography.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His good-natured egotism overflows it.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
naïveté
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From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is nothing so amusing as Hogg's autobiography.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
overflowsnounUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊz/
plural of “overflow” — a large flow
From this reading His good-natured egotism overflows it.
personages
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From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
rebuffsnounUS /riˈbʌfs/
plural of “rebuff” — a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is nothing so amusing as Hogg's autobiography.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
stylesnounUS /staɪlz/
plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is nothing so amusing as Hogg's autobiography.
a special situation
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
treatsnounUS /triːts/
plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Often have I been laughed at for what an Edinburgh editor styles my good-natured egotism, which is sometimes any thing but that; and I am aware that I shall be laughed at again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The capital terms on which he is with himself makes him relate flatteries and rebuffs with equal _naïveté_; and the familiarity with which he treats the greatest names of modern literature, presenting the most grave and dignified personages as his cronies, chums, and convivial companions, is ludicrous beyond every thing.
produce a literary work
From this reading He opens his narrative in this style:--"I like to write about myself: in fact, there are few things which I like better; it is so delightful to call up old reminiscences.
