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From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
924
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From this reading Johnson acceded to that opinion in the strongest terms[924].
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
accededverbUS /ækˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “accede” — yield to another's wish or opinion
From this reading Johnson acceded to that opinion in the strongest terms[924].
acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/
consider or hold as true
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
chooseverbUS /tʃuːz/
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading From the subject of death we passed to discourse of life, whether it was upon the whole more happy or miserable.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading From the subject of death we passed to discourse of life, whether it was upon the whole more happy or miserable.
disquisitionnoun
an elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
felicitynounUS /fɪˈlɪsəti/
pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I have met with very few who would.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the subject of death we passed to discourse of life, whether it was upon the whole more happy or miserable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading From the subject of death we passed to discourse of life, whether it was upon the whole more happy or miserable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have met with very few who would.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the subject of death we passed to discourse of life, whether it was upon the whole more happy or miserable.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
JohnsonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading From the subject of death we passed to discourse of life, whether it was upon the whole more happy or miserable.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I have met with very few who would.
miserableadjectiveUS /ˈmɪzərəbəl/
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading From the subject of death we passed to discourse of life, whether it was upon the whole more happy or miserable.
miserynounUS /ˈmɪzəri/
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading From the subject of death we passed to discourse of life, whether it was upon the whole more happy or miserable.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the subject of death we passed to discourse of life, whether it was upon the whole more happy or miserable.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Johnson acceded to that opinion in the strongest terms[924].
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From the subject of death we passed to discourse of life, whether it was upon the whole more happy or miserable.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading From the subject of death we passed to discourse of life, whether it was upon the whole more happy or miserable.
pressesnounUS /ˈpresəz/
plural of “press” — the state of demanding notice or attention
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Johnson acceded to that opinion in the strongest terms[924].
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading From the subject of death we passed to discourse of life, whether it was upon the whole more happy or miserable.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Johnson acceded to that opinion in the strongest terms[924].
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the subject of death we passed to discourse of life, whether it was upon the whole more happy or miserable.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the subject of death we passed to discourse of life, whether it was upon the whole more happy or miserable.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From the subject of death we passed to discourse of life, whether it was upon the whole more happy or miserable.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I have met with very few who would.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the subject of death we passed to discourse of life, whether it was upon the whole more happy or miserable.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From the subject of death we passed to discourse of life, whether it was upon the whole more happy or miserable.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading From the subject of death we passed to discourse of life, whether it was upon the whole more happy or miserable.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading This is an inquiry often made; and its being a subject of disquisition is a proof that much misery presses upon human feelings; for those who are conscious of a felicity of existence, would never hesitate to accept of a repetition of it.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading From the subject of death we passed to discourse of life, whether it was upon the whole more happy or miserable.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have met with very few who would.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Johnson was decidedly for the balance of misery[923]: in confirmation of which I maintained, that no man would choose to lead over again the life which he had experienced.
