adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of a work so much read, it is difficult to say anything new.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
Addison's
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From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Nothing here “excites or assuages emotion:” here is “no magical power of raising phantastic terror or wild anxiety.”
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Of a work so much read, it is difficult to say anything new.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The events are expected without solicitude, and are remembered without joy or sorrow.
assuages
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From this reading Nothing here “excites or assuages emotion:” here is “no magical power of raising phantastic terror or wild anxiety.”
attainsverbUS /əˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “attain” — to gain with effort
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
Cato
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From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Of a work so much read, it is difficult to say anything new.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading Nothing here “excites or assuages emotion:” here is “no magical power of raising phantastic terror or wild anxiety.”
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The events are expected without solicitude, and are remembered without joy or sorrow.
excitesverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪts/
third-person singular of “excite” — arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading Nothing here “excites or assuages emotion:” here is “no magical power of raising phantastic terror or wild anxiety.”
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The events are expected without solicitude, and are remembered without joy or sorrow.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Nothing here “excites or assuages emotion:” here is “no magical power of raising phantastic terror or wild anxiety.”
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of a work so much read, it is difficult to say anything new.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The events are expected without solicitude, and are remembered without joy or sorrow.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading Nothing here “excites or assuages emotion:” here is “no magical power of raising phantastic terror or wild anxiety.”
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Of a work so much read, it is difficult to say anything new.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Of a work so much read, it is difficult to say anything new.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Nothing here “excites or assuages emotion:” here is “no magical power of raising phantastic terror or wild anxiety.”
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing here “excites or assuages emotion:” here is “no magical power of raising phantastic terror or wild anxiety.”
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
phantastic
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From this reading Nothing here “excites or assuages emotion:” here is “no magical power of raising phantastic terror or wild anxiety.”
poemnounUS /ˈpoʊəm/
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Nothing here “excites or assuages emotion:” here is “no magical power of raising phantastic terror or wild anxiety.”
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
raisingnounUS /ˈreɪzɪŋ/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Nothing here “excites or assuages emotion:” here is “no magical power of raising phantastic terror or wild anxiety.”
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Of a work so much read, it is difficult to say anything new.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The events are expected without solicitude, and are remembered without joy or sorrow.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Of a work so much read, it is difficult to say anything new.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of a work so much read, it is difficult to say anything new.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading The events are expected without solicitude, and are remembered without joy or sorrow.
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The events are expected without solicitude, and are remembered without joy or sorrow.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Nothing here “excites or assuages emotion:” here is “no magical power of raising phantastic terror or wild anxiety.”
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
thinksnounUS /θɪŋks/
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
unjustlyadverbUS /ənˈdʒʌstli/
in an unjust manner
From this reading About things on which the public thinks long, it commonly attains to think right; and of _Cato_ it has been not unjustly determined that it is rather a poem in dialogue than a drama, rather a succession of just sentiments in elegant language than a representation of natural affections, or of any state probable or possible in human life.
unquestionablyadverbUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbli/
without question
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
weightnounUS /weɪt/
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Nothing here “excites or assuages emotion:” here is “no magical power of raising phantastic terror or wild anxiety.”
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The events are expected without solicitude, and are remembered without joy or sorrow.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Of a work so much read, it is difficult to say anything new.
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The tragedy of _Cato_, which, contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets, has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection, is unquestionably the noblest production of Addison’s genius.