used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
adheredverbUS /ædˈhɪrd/
past form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
AdvertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
affectsnounUS /əˈfekts/
plural of “affect” — the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
From this reading It is therefore only of that contemporary and perishable literature which affects and shows the character of the nation that I shall speak.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Of this the newspapers form the most important branch.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It is therefore only of that contemporary and perishable literature which affects and shows the character of the nation that I shall speak.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
diariesnounUS /ˈdaɪəriz/
plural of “diary” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
EffectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
enquirynounUS /ɪnˈkwaɪriː/
an instance of questioning
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
falsifyingnounUS /ˈfɔːlsəfaɪɪŋ/
the act of determining that something is false
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
folionounUS /ˈfoʊliːoʊ/
the system of numbering pages
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Of this the newspapers form the most important branch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
of the present time and place
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
of great significance or value
From this reading Of this the newspapers form the most important branch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is therefore only of that contemporary and perishable literature which affects and shows the character of the nation that I shall speak.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is therefore only of that contemporary and perishable literature which affects and shows the character of the nation that I shall speak.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
MagazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
ModenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is therefore only of that contemporary and perishable literature which affects and shows the character of the nation that I shall speak.
NewspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
NovelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
not divisible by two
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
and nothing more
From this reading It is therefore only of that contemporary and perishable literature which affects and shows the character of the nation that I shall speak.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
perishablenounUS /ˈperɪʃəbəl/
food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated
From this reading It is therefore only of that contemporary and perishable literature which affects and shows the character of the nation that I shall speak.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
publicationsnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
PuffsnounUS /pʌfs/
plural of “puff” — a short light gust of air
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
QuakernounUS /ˈkweɪkər/
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
ReviewsnounUS /riˈvjuːz/
plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It is therefore only of that contemporary and perishable literature which affects and shows the character of the nation that I shall speak.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading It is therefore only of that contemporary and perishable literature which affects and shows the character of the nation that I shall speak.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
express in speech
From this reading It is therefore only of that contemporary and perishable literature which affects and shows the character of the nation that I shall speak.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
Swedenborgian
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From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
express in words
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is therefore only of that contemporary and perishable literature which affects and shows the character of the nation that I shall speak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
theologynounUS /θiˈɑːlədʒi/
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It is therefore only of that contemporary and perishable literature which affects and shows the character of the nation that I shall speak.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
a special situation
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They differ in almost every respect from our diaries, and as much in appearance as in any thing, being printed in four columns upon a large folio sheet.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
at the time that
From this reading He smiles when I bring home a volume of Quaker history, or Swedenborgian theology, and says I am come here to tell him what odd things there are in England.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading _Newspapers.—Their Mode of falsifying Intelligence.—Puffs.— Advertisements.—Reviews, and their mischievous Effects.— Magazines.—Novels._ I have adhered strictly to J.'s advice respecting the literature of this country, and allowed myself to read nothing but contemporary publications, and such works as relate to my objects of immediate enquiry, most of which were as little known to him as to myself.
