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From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
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From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Skillful judges will discern and acknowledge their merit; the ignorant will, without knowing why, feel their power.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
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 In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
artfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːrtfəl/
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
coloringnounUS /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading Skillful judges will discern and acknowledge their merit; the ignorant will, without knowing why, feel their power.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
engrossverbUS /ɪnˈɡroʊs/
devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading You have long had the greatest share of it; you now engross it.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
factsnounUS /fækts/
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Skillful judges will discern and acknowledge their merit; the ignorant will, without knowing why, feel their power.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
FRIENDnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading You have long had the greatest share of it; you now engross it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You have long had the greatest share of it; you now engross it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have long had the greatest share of it; you now engross it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Skillful judges will discern and acknowledge their merit; the ignorant will, without knowing why, feel their power.
imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading Skillful judges will discern and acknowledge their merit; the ignorant will, without knowing why, feel their power.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Skillful judges will discern and acknowledge their merit; the ignorant will, without knowing why, feel their power.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading You have long had the greatest share of it; you now engross it.
maximsnounUS /ˈmæksəmz/
plural of “maxim” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Skillful judges will discern and acknowledge their merit; the ignorant will, without knowing why, feel their power.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
mongernounUS /ˈmʌŋɡər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You have long had the greatest share of it; you now engross it.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You have long had the greatest share of it; you now engross it.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Skillful judges will discern and acknowledge their merit; the ignorant will, without knowing why, feel their power.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading You have long had the greatest share of it; you now engross it.
SkillfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Skillful judges will discern and acknowledge their merit; the ignorant will, without knowing why, feel their power.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The moment is now decisive; the piece is going to be exhibited to the public; the mere out lines and the general coloring are not sufficient to attract the eyes and to secure applause; but the last finishing, artful, and delicate strokes are necessary.
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You have long had the greatest share of it; you now engross it.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Skillful judges will discern and acknowledge their merit; the ignorant will, without knowing why, feel their power.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In that view, I have thrown together, for your perusal, some maxims; or, to speak more properly, observations on men and things; for I have no merit as to the invention: I am no system monger; and, instead of giving way to my imagination, I have only consulted my memory; and my conclusions are all drawn from facts, not from fancy.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Skillful judges will discern and acknowledge their merit; the ignorant will, without knowing why, feel their power.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Skillful judges will discern and acknowledge their merit; the ignorant will, without knowing why, feel their power.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Skillful judges will discern and acknowledge their merit; the ignorant will, without knowing why, feel their power.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have long had the greatest share of it; you now engross it.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading LONDON, January 15, 1753 MY DEAR FRIEND: I never think my time so well employed, as when I think it employed to your advantage.
