used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The celebrated speeches which fell dead on the ear of Parliament had no more effect upon Walpole; but Walpole did not need to be moved by them, for he was convinced already.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
avertverbUS /əˈvɜːrt/
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The celebrated speeches which fell dead on the ear of Parliament had no more effect upon Walpole; but Walpole did not need to be moved by them, for he was convinced already.
BerkeleynounUS /ˈbɜːrkli/
Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The celebrated speeches which fell dead on the ear of Parliament had no more effect upon Walpole; but Walpole did not need to be moved by them, for he was convinced already.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The celebrated speeches which fell dead on the ear of Parliament had no more effect upon Walpole; but Walpole did not need to be moved by them, for he was convinced already.
Chatham
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From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
without doubt or question
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The celebrated speeches which fell dead on the ear of Parliament had no more effect upon Walpole; but Walpole did not need to be moved by them, for he was convinced already.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The celebrated speeches which fell dead on the ear of Parliament had no more effect upon Walpole; but Walpole did not need to be moved by them, for he was convinced already.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
Deffand
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From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The celebrated speeches which fell dead on the ear of Parliament had no more effect upon Walpole; but Walpole did not need to be moved by them, for he was convinced already.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
DiscontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
disparageverbUS /dɪˈsperɪdʒ/
express a negative opinion of
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading In his estimate of public events, he sometimes displayed unusual sagacity.
du
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From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The celebrated speeches which fell dead on the ear of Parliament had no more effect upon Walpole; but Walpole did not need to be moved by them, for he was convinced already.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The celebrated speeches which fell dead on the ear of Parliament had no more effect upon Walpole; but Walpole did not need to be moved by them, for he was convinced already.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading In his estimate of public events, he sometimes displayed unusual sagacity.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In his estimate of public events, he sometimes displayed unusual sagacity.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
FashionsnounUS /ˈfæʃənz/
plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The celebrated speeches which fell dead on the ear of Parliament had no more effect upon Walpole; but Walpole did not need to be moved by them, for he was convinced already.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
GloucesternounUS /ˈɡlɑːstər/
a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
Gordon
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From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
HoughtonnounUS /ˈhɔːtən/
United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
Humouristnoun
someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
Ill-health
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From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his estimate of public events, he sometimes displayed unusual sagacity.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
MackerelnounUS /ˈmækərəl/
flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The celebrated speeches which fell dead on the ear of Parliament had no more effect upon Walpole; but Walpole did not need to be moved by them, for he was convinced already.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The celebrated speeches which fell dead on the ear of Parliament had no more effect upon Walpole; but Walpole did not need to be moved by them, for he was convinced already.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The celebrated speeches which fell dead on the ear of Parliament had no more effect upon Walpole; but Walpole did not need to be moved by them, for he was convinced already.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
NiecesnounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
not any; not one
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The celebrated speeches which fell dead on the ear of Parliament had no more effect upon Walpole; but Walpole did not need to be moved by them, for he was convinced already.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The celebrated speeches which fell dead on the ear of Parliament had no more effect upon Walpole; but Walpole did not need to be moved by them, for he was convinced already.
PaintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading The celebrated speeches which fell dead on the ear of Parliament had no more effect upon Walpole; but Walpole did not need to be moved by them, for he was convinced already.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In his estimate of public events, he sometimes displayed unusual sagacity.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
RemovalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
RiotsnounUS /ˈraɪəts/
plural of “riot” — a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
sagacitynounUS /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/
The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)
From this reading In his estimate of public events, he sometimes displayed unusual sagacity.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In his estimate of public events, he sometimes displayed unusual sagacity.
soundernounUS /ˈsaʊndər/
a device for making soundings
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The celebrated speeches which fell dead on the ear of Parliament had no more effect upon Walpole; but Walpole did not need to be moved by them, for he was convinced already.
make square
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
StockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
plural of “story” — 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 The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
Sévigné's
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From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The celebrated speeches which fell dead on the ear of Parliament had no more effect upon Walpole; but Walpole did not need to be moved by them, for he was convinced already.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading In his estimate of public events, he sometimes displayed unusual sagacity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The celebrated speeches which fell dead on the ear of Parliament had no more effect upon Walpole; but Walpole did not need to be moved by them, for he was convinced already.
Waldegrave
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From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
WalpolenounUS /ˈwɔːlpoʊl/
English writer and historian; son of Sir Robert Walpole (1717-1797)
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
at the time that
From this reading Humourist as he was, and too often swayed by prejudice, no man had a sounder judgment than Walpole when he gave his reason fair play.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
WilkesnounUS /wɪlks/
English reformer who published attacks on George III and supported the rights of the American colonists (1727-1797)
From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though his dislike of Lord Chatham led him to disparage the efforts of the old man eloquent to avert the American War--efforts which filled Franklin with admiration--he yet foresaw quite as clearly as Chatham the disastrous results of that contest.
Zoffani
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From this reading The American War.--Irish Discontent.--Want of Money.--The Houghton Pictures Sold.--Removal to Berkeley Square.--Ill-health.--A Painting by Zoffani.--The Rage for News.--The Duke of Gloucester.--Wilkes.--Fashions, Old and New.--Mackerel News.--Pretty Stories.--Madame de Sévigné’s Cabinet.--Picture of his Waldegrave Nieces.--The Gordon Riots.--Death of Madame du Deffand.--The Blue Stockings.
