897
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From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
898
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From this reading Would the patriotick Knox[898] have spoken of it as he has done?
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
addverbUS /æd/
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Would the patriotick Knox[898] have spoken of it as he has done?
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
BritonsnounUS /ˈbrɪtənz/
plural of “briton” — a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
Dempster
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From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Would the patriotick Knox[898] have spoken of it as he has done?
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Would Mr. Tytler, surely '--a Scot, if ever Scot there were,' have expressed himself thus?
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading Would Mr. Tytler, surely '--a Scot, if ever Scot there were,' have expressed himself thus?
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Would the patriotick Knox[898] have spoken of it as he has done?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Would Mr. Tytler, surely '--a Scot, if ever Scot there were,' have expressed himself thus?
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Would Mr. Tytler, surely '--a Scot, if ever Scot there were,' have expressed himself thus?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
injuriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʊriəs/
harmful to living things
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
irritableadjectiveUS /ˈɪrətəbəl/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
JourneyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
KnoxnounUS /nɑːks/
Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)
From this reading Would the patriotick Knox[898] have spoken of it as he has done?
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Would Mr. Tytler, surely '--a Scot, if ever Scot there were,' have expressed himself thus?
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
natale
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From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
nayexclamationUS /neɪ/
an old word for “no”
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
patriotick
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From this reading Would the patriotick Knox[898] have spoken of it as he has done?
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
predilectionnounUS /ˌpredəˈlekʃən/
a predisposition in favor of something
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
rancournoun
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
ScotnounUS /skɑːt/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading Would Mr. Tytler, surely '--a Scot, if ever Scot there were,' have expressed himself thus?
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
solum
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From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Would the patriotick Knox[898] have spoken of it as he has done?
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Would Mr. Tytler, surely '--a Scot, if ever Scot there were,' have expressed himself thus?
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Would Mr. Tytler, surely '--a Scot, if ever Scot there were,' have expressed himself thus?
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
Tytler
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From this reading Would Mr. Tytler, surely '--a Scot, if ever Scot there were,' have expressed himself thus?
valournoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Would Mr. Tytler, surely '--a Scot, if ever Scot there were,' have expressed himself thus?
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is painful to recollect with what rancour he was assailed by numbers of shallow irritable North Britons, on account of his supposed injurious treatment of their country and countrymen, in his _Journey_.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And let me add, that, citizen of the world as I hold myself to be, I have that degree of predilection for my _natale solum_, nay, I have that just sense of the merit of an ancient nation, which has been ever renowned for its valour, which in former times maintained its independence against a powerful neighbour, and in modern times has been equally distinguished for its ingenuity and industry in civilized life, that I should have felt a generous indignation at any injustice done to it.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had there been any just ground for such a charge, would the virtuous and candid Dempster[897] have given his opinion of the book, in the terms which I have quoted?
