adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading A good man therefore is a standing lesson to all his acquaintance, and of far greater use in that narrow circle than a good book.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading In this light I have always regarded those biographers who have recorded the actions of great and worthy persons of both sexes.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 A good man therefore is a standing lesson to all his acquaintance, and of far greater use in that narrow circle than a good book.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In this light I have always regarded those biographers who have recorded the actions of great and worthy persons of both sexes.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here emulation most effectually operates upon us, and inspires our imitation in an irresistible manner.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
biographersnounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfərz/
plural of “biographer” — someone who writes an account of a person's life
From this reading In this light I have always regarded those biographers who have recorded the actions of great and worthy persons of both sexes.
blameableadjective
deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A good man therefore is a standing lesson to all his acquaintance, and of far greater use in that narrow circle than a good book.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading In this light I have always regarded those biographers who have recorded the actions of great and worthy persons of both sexes.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
byenounUS /baɪ/
an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
cannot
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From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
Cibber
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From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading A good man therefore is a standing lesson to all his acquaintance, and of far greater use in that narrow circle than a good book.
Colley
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From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
communicatingnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪŋ/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading Here emulation most effectually operates upon us, and inspires our imitation in an irresistible manner.
emulationnounUS /ˌemjəˈleɪʃən/
ambition to equal or excel
From this reading Here emulation most effectually operates upon us, and inspires our imitation in an irresistible manner.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A good man therefore is a standing lesson to all his acquaintance, and of far greater use in that narrow circle than a good book.
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A good man therefore is a standing lesson to all his acquaintance, and of far greater use in that narrow circle than a good book.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading A good man therefore is a standing lesson to all his acquaintance, and of far greater use in that narrow circle than a good book.
happensverbUS /ˈhæpənz/
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here emulation most effectually operates upon us, and inspires our imitation in an irresistible manner.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A good man therefore is a standing lesson to all his acquaintance, and of far greater use in that narrow circle than a good book.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In this light I have always regarded those biographers who have recorded the actions of great and worthy persons of both sexes.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading Here emulation most effectually operates upon us, and inspires our imitation in an irresistible manner.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
inspiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrz/
third-person singular of “inspire” — heighten or intensify
From this reading Here emulation most effectually operates upon us, and inspires our imitation in an irresistible manner.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading Here emulation most effectually operates upon us, and inspires our imitation in an irresistible manner.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading A good man therefore is a standing lesson to all his acquaintance, and of far greater use in that narrow circle than a good book.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In this light I have always regarded those biographers who have recorded the actions of great and worthy persons of both sexes.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A good man therefore is a standing lesson to all his acquaintance, and of far greater use in that narrow circle than a good book.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Here emulation most effectually operates upon us, and inspires our imitation in an irresistible manner.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Here emulation most effectually operates upon us, and inspires our imitation in an irresistible manner.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A good man therefore is a standing lesson to all his acquaintance, and of far greater use in that narrow circle than a good book.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
odiousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdiəs/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
operatesverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪts/
third-person singular of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading Here emulation most effectually operates upon us, and inspires our imitation in an irresistible manner.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
originalsnounUS /ərˈɪdʒənəlz/
plural of “original” — an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
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From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Here emulation most effectually operates upon us, and inspires our imitation in an irresistible manner.
Pamela
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From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
patternsnounUS /ˈpætərnz/
plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading In this light I have always regarded those biographers who have recorded the actions of great and worthy persons of both sexes.
picturesnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
praiseworthyadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzwɜːrði/
worthy of high praise
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
preceptsnounUS /ˈpriːsepts/
plural of “precept” — rule of personal conduct
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading In this light I have always regarded those biographers who have recorded the actions of great and worthy persons of both sexes.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading In this light I have always regarded those biographers who have recorded the actions of great and worthy persons of both sexes.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading In this light I have always regarded those biographers who have recorded the actions of great and worthy persons of both sexes.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading A good man therefore is a standing lesson to all his acquaintance, and of far greater use in that narrow circle than a good book.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading A good man therefore is a standing lesson to all his acquaintance, and of far greater use in that narrow circle than a good book.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A good man therefore is a standing lesson to all his acquaintance, and of far greater use in that narrow circle than a good book.
triteadjectiveUS /traɪt/
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Here emulation most effectually operates upon us, and inspires our imitation in an irresistible manner.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here emulation most effectually operates upon us, and inspires our imitation in an irresistible manner.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading A good man therefore is a standing lesson to all his acquaintance, and of far greater use in that narrow circle than a good book.
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading In this light I have always regarded those biographers who have recorded the actions of great and worthy persons of both sexes.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading But as it often happens that the best men are but little known, and consequently cannot extend the usefulness of their examples a great way; the writer may be called in aid to spread their history farther, and to present the amiable pictures to those who have not the happiness of knowing the originals; and so, by communicating such valuable patterns to the world, he may perhaps do a more extensive service to mankind than the person whose life originally afforded the pattern.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading _Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela; with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others._ It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
