299
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dominicetti[299] being mentioned, he would not allow him any merit.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a pretty large circle this evening.
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 Dr. Johnson was in very good humour, lively, and ready to talk upon all subjects.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Dominicetti[299] being mentioned, he would not allow him any merit.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading 'Then, Sir, (said Johnson,) what is gained is, the man has his choice whether he will move himself alone, or himself and the machine too.'
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. Johnson was in very good humour, lively, and ready to talk upon all subjects.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dominicetti[299] being mentioned, he would not allow him any merit.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Dominicetti[299] being mentioned, he would not allow him any merit.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading 'Then, Sir, (said Johnson,) what is gained is, the man has his choice whether he will move himself alone, or himself and the machine too.'
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading There was a pretty large circle this evening.
Dominicetti
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From this reading Dominicetti[299] being mentioned, he would not allow him any merit.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Johnson was in very good humour, lively, and ready to talk upon all subjects.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading There was a pretty large circle this evening.
Fergusson
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From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading 'Then, Sir, (said Johnson,) what is gained is, the man has his choice whether he will move himself alone, or himself and the machine too.'
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Dr. Johnson was in very good humour, lively, and ready to talk upon all subjects.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Then, Sir, (said Johnson,) what is gained is, the man has his choice whether he will move himself alone, or himself and the machine too.'
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Then, Sir, (said Johnson,) what is gained is, the man has his choice whether he will move himself alone, or himself and the machine too.'
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading 'Then, Sir, (said Johnson,) what is gained is, the man has his choice whether he will move himself alone, or himself and the machine too.'
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Then, Sir, (said Johnson,) what is gained is, the man has his choice whether he will move himself alone, or himself and the machine too.'
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Dr. Johnson was in very good humour, lively, and ready to talk upon all subjects.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Johnson was in very good humour, lively, and ready to talk upon all subjects.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Then, Sir, (said Johnson,) what is gained is, the man has his choice whether he will move himself alone, or himself and the machine too.'
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
JohnsonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Dr. Johnson was in very good humour, lively, and ready to talk upon all subjects.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a pretty large circle this evening.
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading Dr. Johnson was in very good humour, lively, and ready to talk upon all subjects.
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Dominicetti[299] being mentioned, he would not allow him any merit.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Dominicetti[299] being mentioned, he would not allow him any merit.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 'Then, Sir, (said Johnson,) what is gained is, the man has his choice whether he will move himself alone, or himself and the machine too.'
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
new-invented
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dominicetti[299] being mentioned, he would not allow him any merit.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'Then, Sir, (said Johnson,) what is gained is, the man has his choice whether he will move himself alone, or himself and the machine too.'
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading There was a pretty large circle this evening.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Dr. Johnson was in very good humour, lively, and ready to talk upon all subjects.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Then, Sir, (said Johnson,) what is gained is, the man has his choice whether he will move himself alone, or himself and the machine too.'
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
self-taught
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading 'Then, Sir, (said Johnson,) what is gained is, the man has his choice whether he will move himself alone, or himself and the machine too.'
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Dr. Johnson was in very good humour, lively, and ready to talk upon all subjects.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Dr. Johnson was in very good humour, lively, and ready to talk upon all subjects.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading 'Then, Sir, (said Johnson,) what is gained is, the man has his choice whether he will move himself alone, or himself and the machine too.'
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a pretty large circle this evening.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was a pretty large circle this evening.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dr. Johnson was in very good humour, lively, and ready to talk upon all subjects.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading 'Then, Sir, (said Johnson,) what is gained is, the man has his choice whether he will move himself alone, or himself and the machine too.'
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dr. Johnson was in very good humour, lively, and ready to talk upon all subjects.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Dr. Johnson was in very good humour, lively, and ready to talk upon all subjects.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a pretty large circle this evening.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'Then, Sir, (said Johnson,) what is gained is, the man has his choice whether he will move himself alone, or himself and the machine too.'
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading 'Then, Sir, (said Johnson,) what is gained is, the man has his choice whether he will move himself alone, or himself and the machine too.'
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'Then, Sir, (said Johnson,) what is gained is, the man has his choice whether he will move himself alone, or himself and the machine too.'
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mr. Fergusson, the self-taught philosopher, told him of a new-invented machine which went without horses: a man who sat in it turned a handle, which worked a spring that drove it forward.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dominicetti[299] being mentioned, he would not allow him any merit.
