used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _HIS HOMES AND FRIENDS_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “Few men have left behind such purity of character, or such monuments of laborious piety.
dearly loved
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
biographiesnounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfiz/
plural of “biography” — an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading “Few men have left behind such purity of character, or such monuments of laborious piety.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
carefully weighed
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
corporealadjective
having material or physical form or substance
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
Dr
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From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
divisible by two
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “Few men have left behind such purity of character, or such monuments of laborious piety.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
foundersnounUS /ˈfaʊndərz/
plural of “founder” — inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _HIS HOMES AND FRIENDS_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Few men have left behind such purity of character, or such monuments of laborious piety.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _HIS HOMES AND FRIENDS_.
HOMESnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading _HIS HOMES AND FRIENDS_.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
hymnodynoun
the act of singing psalms or hymns
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
IndependentsnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənts/
plural of “independent” — a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
a message received and understood
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
IsaacnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
and nothing more
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
laboriousadjectiveUS /ləˈbɔːriəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading “Few men have left behind such purity of character, or such monuments of laborious piety.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “Few men have left behind such purity of character, or such monuments of laborious piety.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
lisping
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From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
Malebranchenoun
French philosopher (1638-1715)
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
the force of workers available
From this reading “Few men have left behind such purity of character, or such monuments of laborious piety.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
monumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/
plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading “Few men have left behind such purity of character, or such monuments of laborious piety.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
absolutely essential
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Few men have left behind such purity of character, or such monuments of laborious piety.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Few men have left behind such purity of character, or such monuments of laborious piety.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
pietynounUS /ˈpaɪəti/
righteousness by virtue of being pious
From this reading “Few men have left behind such purity of character, or such monuments of laborious piety.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading “Few men have left behind such purity of character, or such monuments of laborious piety.
readableadjectiveUS /ˈriːdəbəl/
easily deciphered
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
reversesnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrsɪz/
plural of “revers” — a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
Selborne
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From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Few men have left behind such purity of character, or such monuments of laborious piety.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
unexamined
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From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
WattsnounUS /wɑːts/
English poet and theologian (1674-1748)
From this reading “The Independents, as represented by Dr. Watts, have a just claim to be considered the real founders of modern English hymnody.”—_Lord Selborne._ Most men who have left behind them a name so universally honoured and beloved as that of Isaac Watts have shone in many biographies; he reverses the rule, and really has more monuments in stone erected to his memory than there have been readable biographies to record the transactions of his life.
be dressed in
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
which person or people
From this reading He has provided instruction for all ages, from those who are lisping their first lessons to the enlightened readers of Malebranche and Locke; he has left neither corporeal nor spiritual nature unexamined; he has taught the art of reasoning and the science of the stars.”—_Dr. Johnson._
in the company of; together with
From this reading From time to time it seems necessary and natural to attempt some fresh record of the memory of honoured men; even the best biographies wear out, and succeeding ages demand a tribute in harmony with varying impressions or increased information.
