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735
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From this reading [735] Hume said:--'The French have more real politeness, and the English the better method of expressing it.
736
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From this reading [736] This is the third time that Johnson's disgust at this practice is recorded.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [735] Hume said:--'The French have more real politeness, and the English the better method of expressing it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [736] This is the third time that Johnson's disgust at this practice is recorded.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading [735] Hume said:--'The French have more real politeness, and the English the better method of expressing it.
Burton'snounUS /ˈbɜːrtənz/
possessive form of “burton” — English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading J.H. Burton's _Hume_, i.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
coachmen
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From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading [736] This is the third time that Johnson's disgust at this practice is recorded.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading [735] Hume said:--'The French have more real politeness, and the English the better method of expressing it.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading [735] Hume said:--'The French have more real politeness, and the English the better method of expressing it.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading [735] Hume said:--'The French have more real politeness, and the English the better method of expressing it.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
HnounUS /eɪtʃ/
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading J.H. Burton's _Hume_, i.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading [735] Hume said:--'The French have more real politeness, and the English the better method of expressing it.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
HumenounUS /hjuːm/
Scottish philosopher skeptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses (1711-1776)
From this reading [735] Hume said:--'The French have more real politeness, and the English the better method of expressing it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [735] Hume said:--'The French have more real politeness, and the English the better method of expressing it.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading J.H. Burton's _Hume_, i.
Johnson'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsənz/
possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading [736] This is the third time that Johnson's disgust at this practice is recorded.
likewiseadverbUS /ˈlaɪkwaɪz/
in like or similar manner
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading [735] Hume said:--'The French have more real politeness, and the English the better method of expressing it.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading [735] Hume said:--'The French have more real politeness, and the English the better method of expressing it.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [735] Hume said:--'The French have more real politeness, and the English the better method of expressing it.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading [735] Hume said:--'The French have more real politeness, and the English the better method of expressing it.
portersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading [736] This is the third time that Johnson's disgust at this practice is recorded.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading [735] Hume said:--'The French have more real politeness, and the English the better method of expressing it.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading [736] This is the third time that Johnson's disgust at this practice is recorded.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading [735] Hume said:--'The French have more real politeness, and the English the better method of expressing it.
serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [735] Hume said:--'The French have more real politeness, and the English the better method of expressing it.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading [736] This is the third time that Johnson's disgust at this practice is recorded.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading [736] This is the third time that Johnson's disgust at this practice is recorded.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By real politeness I mean softness of temper, and a sincere inclination to oblige and be serviceable, which is very conspicuous in this nation, not only among the high, but low; in so much that the porters and coachmen here are civil, and that, not only to gentlemen, but likewise among themselves.'
