1752
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From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Should you ask me how he is to acquire them, I will answer, By desiring them.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The good-will, the affections, the love of the public, can alone raise him to any considerable height.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The good-will, the affections, the love of the public, can alone raise him to any considerable height.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Should you ask me how he is to acquire them, I will answer, By desiring them.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The good-will, the affections, the love of the public, can alone raise him to any considerable height.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Should you ask me how he is to acquire them, I will answer, By desiring them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But a private man who can hurt but few, though he can please many, must endeavor to be loved, for he cannot be feared in general.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a private man who can hurt but few, though he can please many, must endeavor to be loved, for he cannot be feared in general.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Should you ask me how he is to acquire them, I will answer, By desiring them.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But a private man who can hurt but few, though he can please many, must endeavor to be loved, for he cannot be feared in general.
cannot
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From this reading But a private man who can hurt but few, though he can please many, must endeavor to be loved, for he cannot be feared in general.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
com
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From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The good-will, the affections, the love of the public, can alone raise him to any considerable height.
DaynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Should you ask me how he is to acquire them, I will answer, By desiring them.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading But a private man who can hurt but few, though he can please many, must endeavor to be loved, for he cannot be feared in general.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But a private man who can hurt but few, though he can please many, must endeavor to be loved, for he cannot be feared in general.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But a private man who can hurt but few, though he can please many, must endeavor to be loved, for he cannot be feared in general.
foolnounUS /fuːl/
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But a private man who can hurt but few, though he can please many, must endeavor to be loved, for he cannot be feared in general.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Popularity is his only rational and sure foundation.
FRIENDnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But a private man who can hurt but few, though he can please many, must endeavor to be loved, for he cannot be feared in general.
good-will
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From this reading The good-will, the affections, the love of the public, can alone raise him to any considerable height.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
heightnounUS /haɪt/
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The good-will, the affections, the love of the public, can alone raise him to any considerable height.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The good-will, the affections, the love of the public, can alone raise him to any considerable height.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
how
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From this reading Should you ask me how he is to acquire them, I will answer, By desiring them.
hurtverbUS /hɜːrt/
be the source of pain
From this reading But a private man who can hurt but few, though he can please many, must endeavor to be loved, for he cannot be feared in general.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Should you ask me how he is to acquire them, I will answer, By desiring them.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But a private man who can hurt but few, though he can please many, must endeavor to be loved, for he cannot be feared in general.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
legionsnounUS /ˈliːdʒənz/
plural of “legion” — archaic terms for army
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The good-will, the affections, the love of the public, can alone raise him to any considerable height.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading But a private man who can hurt but few, though he can please many, must endeavor to be loved, for he cannot be feared in general.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But a private man who can hurt but few, though he can please many, must endeavor to be loved, for he cannot be feared in general.
mand
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From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
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 But a private man who can hurt but few, though he can please many, must endeavor to be loved, for he cannot be feared in general.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Should you ask me how he is to acquire them, I will answer, By desiring them.
modo
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From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But a private man who can hurt but few, though he can please many, must endeavor to be loved, for he cannot be feared in general.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
Oderint
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From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The good-will, the affections, the love of the public, can alone raise him to any considerable height.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Popularity is his only rational and sure foundation.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading But a private man who can hurt but few, though he can please many, must endeavor to be loved, for he cannot be feared in general.
PopularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading Popularity is his only rational and sure foundation.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading But a private man who can hurt but few, though he can please many, must endeavor to be loved, for he cannot be feared in general.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The good-will, the affections, the love of the public, can alone raise him to any considerable height.
raiseverbUS /reɪz/
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading The good-will, the affections, the love of the public, can alone raise him to any considerable height.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading Popularity is his only rational and sure foundation.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
Shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should you ask me how he is to acquire them, I will answer, By desiring them.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Popularity is his only rational and sure foundation.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The good-will, the affections, the love of the public, can alone raise him to any considerable height.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Should you ask me how he is to acquire them, I will answer, By desiring them.
thinksnounUS /θɪŋks/
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
timeant
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From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But a private man who can hurt but few, though he can please many, must endeavor to be loved, for he cannot be feared in general.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But a private man who can hurt but few, though he can please many, must endeavor to be loved, for he cannot be feared in general.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Should you ask me how he is to acquire them, I will answer, By desiring them.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Christmas Day, 1752 MY DEAR FRIEND: A tyrant with legions at his com mand may say, Oderint modo timeant; though he is a fool if he says it, and a greater fool if he thinks it.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Should you ask me how he is to acquire them, I will answer, By desiring them.
