used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading There is, perhaps, no accomplishment which will add so much to your character and influence, as the art of conversing agreeably and well.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading The most of these requisites can be acquired; and the rest, if naturally deficient, can be greatly improved.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading There is, perhaps, no accomplishment which will add so much to your character and influence, as the art of conversing agreeably and well.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading ON THE ART OF AGREEABLE AND PROFITABLE CONVERSATION.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading There is, perhaps, no accomplishment which will add so much to your character and influence, as the art of conversing agreeably and well.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE ART OF AGREEABLE AND PROFITABLE CONVERSATION.
ARTauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading ON THE ART OF AGREEABLE AND PROFITABLE CONVERSATION.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is, perhaps, no accomplishment which will add so much to your character and influence, as the art of conversing agreeably and well.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The most of these requisites can be acquired; and the rest, if naturally deficient, can be greatly improved.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An easy, fluent expression is sometimes a natural talent; but, when not joined with a good understanding and a cultivated mind, it degenerates into mere loquacity.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The most of these requisites can be acquired; and the rest, if naturally deficient, can be greatly improved.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading There is, perhaps, no accomplishment which will add so much to your character and influence, as the art of conversing agreeably and well.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading ON THE ART OF AGREEABLE AND PROFITABLE CONVERSATION.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading There is, perhaps, no accomplishment which will add so much to your character and influence, as the art of conversing agreeably and well.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
deficientadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɪʃənt/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading The most of these requisites can be acquired; and the rest, if naturally deficient, can be greatly improved.
degeneratesnounUS /dɪˈdʒenərəts/
plural of “degenerate” — a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
From this reading An easy, fluent expression is sometimes a natural talent; but, when not joined with a good understanding and a cultivated mind, it degenerates into mere loquacity.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
fluentadjectiveUS /ˈfluːənt/
smooth and unconstrained in movement
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The most of these requisites can be acquired; and the rest, if naturally deficient, can be greatly improved.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The most of these requisites can be acquired; and the rest, if naturally deficient, can be greatly improved.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading The most of these requisites can be acquired; and the rest, if naturally deficient, can be greatly improved.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading There is, perhaps, no accomplishment which will add so much to your character and influence, as the art of conversing agreeably and well.
a message received and understood
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading An easy, fluent expression is sometimes a natural talent; but, when not joined with a good understanding and a cultivated mind, it degenerates into mere loquacity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is, perhaps, no accomplishment which will add so much to your character and influence, as the art of conversing agreeably and well.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An easy, fluent expression is sometimes a natural talent; but, when not joined with a good understanding and a cultivated mind, it degenerates into mere loquacity.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading An easy, fluent expression is sometimes a natural talent; but, when not joined with a good understanding and a cultivated mind, it degenerates into mere loquacity.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
loquacitynoun
the quality of being wordy and talkative
From this reading An easy, fluent expression is sometimes a natural talent; but, when not joined with a good understanding and a cultivated mind, it degenerates into mere loquacity.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading An easy, fluent expression is sometimes a natural talent; but, when not joined with a good understanding and a cultivated mind, it degenerates into mere loquacity.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most of these requisites can be acquired; and the rest, if naturally deficient, can be greatly improved.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There is, perhaps, no accomplishment which will add so much to your character and influence, as the art of conversing agreeably and well.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading An easy, fluent expression is sometimes a natural talent; but, when not joined with a good understanding and a cultivated mind, it degenerates into mere loquacity.
as might be expected
From this reading The most of these requisites can be acquired; and the rest, if naturally deficient, can be greatly improved.
not any; not one
From this reading There is, perhaps, no accomplishment which will add so much to your character and influence, as the art of conversing agreeably and well.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An easy, fluent expression is sometimes a natural talent; but, when not joined with a good understanding and a cultivated mind, it degenerates into mere loquacity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE ART OF AGREEABLE AND PROFITABLE CONVERSATION.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE ART OF AGREEABLE AND PROFITABLE CONVERSATION.
by chance
From this reading There is, perhaps, no accomplishment which will add so much to your character and influence, as the art of conversing agreeably and well.
PROFITABLEadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading ON THE ART OF AGREEABLE AND PROFITABLE CONVERSATION.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
requisitesnounUS /ˈrekwəzəts/
plural of “requisite” — anything indispensable
From this reading The most of these requisites can be acquired; and the rest, if naturally deficient, can be greatly improved.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The most of these requisites can be acquired; and the rest, if naturally deficient, can be greatly improved.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is, perhaps, no accomplishment which will add so much to your character and influence, as the art of conversing agreeably and well.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading An easy, fluent expression is sometimes a natural talent; but, when not joined with a good understanding and a cultivated mind, it degenerates into mere loquacity.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading An easy, fluent expression is sometimes a natural talent; but, when not joined with a good understanding and a cultivated mind, it degenerates into mere loquacity.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE ART OF AGREEABLE AND PROFITABLE CONVERSATION.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is, perhaps, no accomplishment which will add so much to your character and influence, as the art of conversing agreeably and well.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The most of these requisites can be acquired; and the rest, if naturally deficient, can be greatly improved.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is, perhaps, no accomplishment which will add so much to your character and influence, as the art of conversing agreeably and well.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading An easy, fluent expression is sometimes a natural talent; but, when not joined with a good understanding and a cultivated mind, it degenerates into mere loquacity.
the act of using
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
being of use or service
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading There is, perhaps, no accomplishment which will add so much to your character and influence, as the art of conversing agreeably and well.
at the time that
From this reading An easy, fluent expression is sometimes a natural talent; but, when not joined with a good understanding and a cultivated mind, it degenerates into mere loquacity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is, perhaps, no accomplishment which will add so much to your character and influence, as the art of conversing agreeably and well.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There is, perhaps, no accomplishment which will add so much to your character and influence, as the art of conversing agreeably and well.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To do this, however, requires a cultivated mind, richly stored with a variety of useful information; a good taste; a delicate sense of propriety; a good use of language; and an easy and fluent expression.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is, perhaps, no accomplishment which will add so much to your character and influence, as the art of conversing agreeably and well.
