1461
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From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
1462
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From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
499
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From this reading [Page 499: Voltaire's reply.
56
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From this reading Ætat 56.]
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
antagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading Voltaire was an antagonist with whom I thought Johnson should not disdain to contend.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
cannot
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From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
contemptuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtemptʃwəsli/
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading Voltaire was an antagonist with whom I thought Johnson should not disdain to contend.
criticismsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/
plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Voltaire was an antagonist with whom I thought Johnson should not disdain to contend.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
indexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
JohnsonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Voltaire was an antagonist with whom I thought Johnson should not disdain to contend.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
PagenounUS /peɪdʒ/
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading [Page 499: Voltaire's reply.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading [Page 499: Voltaire's reply.
revengenounUS /riˈvendʒ/
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
salliesnounUS /ˈsæliz/
plural of “sally” — witty remark
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
Shakspeare
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From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Voltaire was an antagonist with whom I thought Johnson should not disdain to contend.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Voltaire was an antagonist with whom I thought Johnson should not disdain to contend.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
VoltairenounUS /voʊlˈter/
French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
Voltaire's
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From this reading [Page 499: Voltaire's reply.
voluminousadjectiveUS /vəˈluːmənəs/
large in volume or bulk
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Voltaire was an antagonist with whom I thought Johnson should not disdain to contend.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Voltaire was an antagonist with whom I thought Johnson should not disdain to contend.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Voltaire was an antagonist with whom I thought Johnson should not disdain to contend.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading In his Preface to _Shakspeare_, Johnson treated Voltaire very contemptuously, observing, upon some of his remarks, 'These are the petty criticisms of petty wits[1461].'
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Voltaire, in revenge, made an attack upon Johnson, in one of his numerous literary sallies, which I remember to have read; but there being no general index to his voluminous works, have searched in vain, and therefore cannot quote it[1462].
Ætat
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From this reading Ætat 56.]
