adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
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 Good and evil I see is to be found in all societies, and it is in vain to seek for any spot where those ingredients are not mixed.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I thank you kindly for the idea, however dreadful, which you have given me of their lot and condition; your observations have confirmed me in the justness of my ideas, and I am happier now than I thought myself before.
AMERICANnounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Good and evil I see is to be found in all societies, and it is in vain to seek for any spot where those ingredients are not mixed.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I thank you kindly for the idea, however dreadful, which you have given me of their lot and condition; your observations have confirmed me in the justness of my ideas, and I am happier now than I thought myself before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
boornounUS /bʊr/
a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
From this reading I therefore rest satisfied, and thank God that my lot is to be an American farmer, instead of a Russian boor, or an Hungarian peasant.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading I thank you kindly for the idea, however dreadful, which you have given me of their lot and condition; your observations have confirmed me in the justness of my ideas, and I am happier now than I thought myself before.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading I thank you kindly for the idea, however dreadful, which you have given me of their lot and condition; your observations have confirmed me in the justness of my ideas, and I am happier now than I thought myself before.
contradictionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃən/
opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
dreadfuladjectiveUS /ˈdredfəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I thank you kindly for the idea, however dreadful, which you have given me of their lot and condition; your observations have confirmed me in the justness of my ideas, and I am happier now than I thought myself before.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
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 By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Good and evil I see is to be found in all societies, and it is in vain to seek for any spot where those ingredients are not mixed.
FARMERnounUS /ˈfɑːrmər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
FEELINGSnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Good and evil I see is to be found in all societies, and it is in vain to seek for any spot where those ingredients are not mixed.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Good and evil I see is to be found in all societies, and it is in vain to seek for any spot where those ingredients are not mixed.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I thank you kindly for the idea, however dreadful, which you have given me of their lot and condition; your observations have confirmed me in the justness of my ideas, and I am happier now than I thought myself before.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading I therefore rest satisfied, and thank God that my lot is to be an American farmer, instead of a Russian boor, or an Hungarian peasant.
GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Good and evil I see is to be found in all societies, and it is in vain to seek for any spot where those ingredients are not mixed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I thank you kindly for the idea, however dreadful, which you have given me of their lot and condition; your observations have confirmed me in the justness of my ideas, and I am happier now than I thought myself before.
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading I therefore rest satisfied, and thank God that my lot is to be an American farmer, instead of a Russian boor, or an Hungarian peasant.
husbandrynounUS /ˈhʌzbəndri/
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thank you kindly for the idea, however dreadful, which you have given me of their lot and condition; your observations have confirmed me in the justness of my ideas, and I am happier now than I thought myself before.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thank you kindly for the idea, however dreadful, which you have given me of their lot and condition; your observations have confirmed me in the justness of my ideas, and I am happier now than I thought myself before.
impliesverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
ingredientsnounUS /ˌɪnˈɡriːdiənts/
plural of “ingredient” — a component of a mixture or compound
From this reading Good and evil I see is to be found in all societies, and it is in vain to seek for any spot where those ingredients are not mixed.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading I therefore rest satisfied, and thank God that my lot is to be an American farmer, instead of a Russian boor, or an Hungarian peasant.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Good and evil I see is to be found in all societies, and it is in vain to seek for any spot where those ingredients are not mixed.
justnessnoun
conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
From this reading I thank you kindly for the idea, however dreadful, which you have given me of their lot and condition; your observations have confirmed me in the justness of my ideas, and I am happier now than I thought myself before.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading I thank you kindly for the idea, however dreadful, which you have given me of their lot and condition; your observations have confirmed me in the justness of my ideas, and I am happier now than I thought myself before.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading I therefore rest satisfied, and thank God that my lot is to be an American farmer, instead of a Russian boor, or an Hungarian peasant.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I thank you kindly for the idea, however dreadful, which you have given me of their lot and condition; your observations have confirmed me in the justness of my ideas, and I am happier now than I thought myself before.
mixedadjectiveUS /mɪkst/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Good and evil I see is to be found in all societies, and it is in vain to seek for any spot where those ingredients are not mixed.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I thank you kindly for the idea, however dreadful, which you have given me of their lot and condition; your observations have confirmed me in the justness of my ideas, and I am happier now than I thought myself before.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I thank you kindly for the idea, however dreadful, which you have given me of their lot and condition; your observations have confirmed me in the justness of my ideas, and I am happier now than I thought myself before.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading I thank you kindly for the idea, however dreadful, which you have given me of their lot and condition; your observations have confirmed me in the justness of my ideas, and I am happier now than I thought myself before.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I therefore rest satisfied, and thank God that my lot is to be an American farmer, instead of a Russian boor, or an Hungarian peasant.
others
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From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
ourspronounUS /ˈaʊərz/
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading I therefore rest satisfied, and thank God that my lot is to be an American farmer, instead of a Russian boor, or an Hungarian peasant.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
PLEASURESnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
possessverbUS /pəˈzes/
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
preservingverbUS /prəˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I therefore rest satisfied, and thank God that my lot is to be an American farmer, instead of a Russian boor, or an Hungarian peasant.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading I therefore rest satisfied, and thank God that my lot is to be an American farmer, instead of a Russian boor, or an Hungarian peasant.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading I therefore rest satisfied, and thank God that my lot is to be an American farmer, instead of a Russian boor, or an Hungarian peasant.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Good and evil I see is to be found in all societies, and it is in vain to seek for any spot where those ingredients are not mixed.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading Good and evil I see is to be found in all societies, and it is in vain to seek for any spot where those ingredients are not mixed.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
SITUATIONnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
societiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Good and evil I see is to be found in all societies, and it is in vain to seek for any spot where those ingredients are not mixed.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Good and evil I see is to be found in all societies, and it is in vain to seek for any spot where those ingredients are not mixed.
subsists
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From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I thank you kindly for the idea, however dreadful, which you have given me of their lot and condition; your observations have confirmed me in the justness of my ideas, and I am happier now than I thought myself before.
thankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading I therefore rest satisfied, and thank God that my lot is to be an American farmer, instead of a Russian boor, or an Hungarian peasant.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I therefore rest satisfied, and thank God that my lot is to be an American farmer, instead of a Russian boor, or an Hungarian peasant.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thank you kindly for the idea, however dreadful, which you have given me of their lot and condition; your observations have confirmed me in the justness of my ideas, and I am happier now than I thought myself before.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Good and evil I see is to be found in all societies, and it is in vain to seek for any spot where those ingredients are not mixed.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Good and evil I see is to be found in all societies, and it is in vain to seek for any spot where those ingredients are not mixed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I thank you kindly for the idea, however dreadful, which you have given me of their lot and condition; your observations have confirmed me in the justness of my ideas, and I am happier now than I thought myself before.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading By your accounts, I observe a material difference subsists between your husbandry, modes, and customs, and ours; everything is local; could we enjoy the advantages of the English farmer, we should be much happier, indeed, but this wish, like many others, implies a contradiction; and could the English farmer have some of those privileges we possess, they would be the first of their class in the world.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ON THE SITUATION, FEELINGS, AND PLEASURES, OF AN AMERICAN FARMER As you are the first enlightened European I have ever had the pleasure of being acquainted with, you will not be surprised that I should, according to your earnest desire and my promise, appear anxious of preserving your friendship and correspondence.
