571
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From this reading [571] From Mr. Langton.
572
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From this reading [572] In this poem one of the instances mentioned of unfortunate learned men is _Lydiat_:
72
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From this reading 72.
BOSWELLnounUS /ˈbɑːzwel/
Scottish author noted for his biography of Samuel Johnson (1740-1795)
From this reading BOSWELL.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
contendsverbUS /kənˈtendz/
third-person singular of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
DenounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
extensivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈstensɪvli/
in a widespread way
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading [572] In this poem one of the instances mentioned of unfortunate learned men is _Lydiat_:
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
Langton
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From this reading [571] From Mr. Langton.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading [572] In this poem one of the instances mentioned of unfortunate learned men is _Lydiat_:
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
Lydiat
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From this reading [572] In this poem one of the instances mentioned of unfortunate learned men is _Lydiat_:
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading [572] In this poem one of the instances mentioned of unfortunate learned men is _Lydiat_:
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading [572] In this poem one of the instances mentioned of unfortunate learned men is _Lydiat_:
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading [571] From Mr. Langton.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading [572] In this poem one of the instances mentioned of unfortunate learned men is _Lydiat_:
PerunounUS /pərˈuː/
a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
poemnounUS /ˈpoʊəm/
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading [572] In this poem one of the instances mentioned of unfortunate learned men is _Lydiat_:
Quincey
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From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
Quincey's
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From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
quotesnounUS /kwoʊts/
plural of “quote” — a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
SurveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading [572] In this poem one of the instances mentioned of unfortunate learned men is _Lydiat_:
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
WorksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
xnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading 'Let observation with extensive view Survey mankind from China to Peru,' De Quincey quotes the criticism of some writer, who 'contends with some reason that this is saying in effect:--"Let observation with extensive observation observe mankind extensively."' De Quincey's _Works_, x.
