316
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From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading But, alas! another difficulty remained, far greater than any connected with German--a difficulty connected with the language of the publisher--the language which the great man employed in his writings was very hard to understand; I say in his writings--for his colloquial English was plain enough.
(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 I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But, alas! another difficulty remained, far greater than any connected with German--a difficulty connected with the language of the publisher--the language which the great man employed in his writings was very hard to understand; I say in his writings--for his colloquial English was plain enough.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But, alas! another difficulty remained, far greater than any connected with German--a difficulty connected with the language of the publisher--the language which the great man employed in his writings was very hard to understand; I say in his writings--for his colloquial English was plain enough.
ApplenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
ChroniclesnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/
plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
colloquialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊkwiəl/
characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
From this reading But, alas! another difficulty remained, far greater than any connected with German--a difficulty connected with the language of the publisher--the language which the great man employed in his writings was very hard to understand; I say in his writings--for his colloquial English was plain enough.
compiledverbUS /kəmˈpaɪld/
past form of “compile” — get or gather together
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
being joined in close association
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
intentionally conceived
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
dictionariesnounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneriz/
plural of “dictionary” — a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading In this last task I experienced more than one difficulty.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading But, alas! another difficulty remained, far greater than any connected with German--a difficulty connected with the language of the publisher--the language which the great man employed in his writings was very hard to understand; I say in his writings--for his colloquial English was plain enough.
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 I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But, alas! another difficulty remained, far greater than any connected with German--a difficulty connected with the language of the publisher--the language which the great man employed in his writings was very hard to understand; I say in his writings--for his colloquial English was plain enough.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading In this last task I experienced more than one difficulty.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
failuresnounUS /ˈfeɪljərz/
plural of “failure” — an act that fails
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But, alas! another difficulty remained, far greater than any connected with German--a difficulty connected with the language of the publisher--the language which the great man employed in his writings was very hard to understand; I say in his writings--for his colloquial English was plain enough.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
a person of German nationality
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
grammarnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
grammars
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From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But, alas! another difficulty remained, far greater than any connected with German--a difficulty connected with the language of the publisher--the language which the great man employed in his writings was very hard to understand; I say in his writings--for his colloquial English was plain enough.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading But, alas! another difficulty remained, far greater than any connected with German--a difficulty connected with the language of the publisher--the language which the great man employed in his writings was very hard to understand; I say in his writings--for his colloquial English was plain enough.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But, alas! another difficulty remained, far greater than any connected with German--a difficulty connected with the language of the publisher--the language which the great man employed in his writings was very hard to understand; I say in his writings--for his colloquial English was plain enough.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But, alas! another difficulty remained, far greater than any connected with German--a difficulty connected with the language of the publisher--the language which the great man employed in his writings was very hard to understand; I say in his writings--for his colloquial English was plain enough.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
Ill-regulated
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From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this last task I experienced more than one difficulty.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
immediately past
From this reading In this last task I experienced more than one difficulty.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
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 I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But, alas! another difficulty remained, far greater than any connected with German--a difficulty connected with the language of the publisher--the language which the great man employed in his writings was very hard to understand; I say in his writings--for his colloquial English was plain enough.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
become covered with mist
From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In this last task I experienced more than one difficulty.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
NewgatenounUS /ˈnuːɡeɪt/
a former prison in London notorious for its unsanitary conditions and burnt down in riots in 1780; a new prison was built on the same spot but was torn down in 1902
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
OccupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
OdenounUS /oʊd/
a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In this last task I experienced more than one difficulty.
overcameverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
Oxford-like
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From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
PearnounUS /per/
sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
publisher'snounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
possessive form of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But, alas! another difficulty remained, far greater than any connected with German--a difficulty connected with the language of the publisher--the language which the great man employed in his writings was very hard to understand; I say in his writings--for his colloquial English was plain enough.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
ReviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
express in words
From this reading But, alas! another difficulty remained, far greater than any connected with German--a difficulty connected with the language of the publisher--the language which the great man employed in his writings was very hard to understand; I say in his writings--for his colloquial English was plain enough.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading In this last task I experienced more than one difficulty.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In this last task I experienced more than one difficulty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
a special situation
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this last task I experienced more than one difficulty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
Traditore
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From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
Traduttore
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From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
translateverbUS /trænzˈleɪt/
restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
translatingverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I compiled the Chronicles of Newgate; {316a} I reviewed books for the Review {316b} established on an entirely new principle; and I occasionally tried my best to translate into German portions of the publisher's philosophy.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading But, alas! another difficulty remained, far greater than any connected with German--a difficulty connected with the language of the publisher--the language which the great man employed in his writings was very hard to understand; I say in his writings--for his colloquial English was plain enough.
Unsnuffed
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From this reading Occupations--Traduttore Traditore--Ode to the Mist--Apple and Pear--Reviewing--Current Literature--Oxford-like Manner--A Plain Story--Ill-regulated Mind--Unsnuffed Candle--Strange Dreams.
precisely as stated
From this reading But, alas! another difficulty remained, far greater than any connected with German--a difficulty connected with the language of the publisher--the language which the great man employed in his writings was very hard to understand; I say in his writings--for his colloquial English was plain enough.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, alas! another difficulty remained, far greater than any connected with German--a difficulty connected with the language of the publisher--the language which the great man employed in his writings was very hard to understand; I say in his writings--for his colloquial English was plain enough.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading But, alas! another difficulty remained, far greater than any connected with German--a difficulty connected with the language of the publisher--the language which the great man employed in his writings was very hard to understand; I say in his writings--for his colloquial English was plain enough.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I was a tolerable German scholar, it is true, and I had long been able to translate from German into English with considerable facility; but to translate from a foreign language into your own, is a widely different thing from translating from your own into a foreign language; and, in my first attempt to render the publisher into German, I was conscious of making miserable failures, from pure ignorance of German grammar; however, by the assistance of grammars and dictionaries, and by extreme perseverance, I at length overcame all the difficulties connected with the German language.