89
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From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
90
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From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
91
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From this reading I have preserved nothing of what passed, except that Dr. Johnson displayed another of his heterodox opinions,--a contempt of tragick acting[91].
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
actingnounUS /ˈæktɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading I have preserved nothing of what passed, except that Dr. Johnson displayed another of his heterodox opinions,--a contempt of tragick acting[91].
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He said, 'the action of all players in tragedy is bad.
AdvocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
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 He said, 'the action of all players in tragedy is bad.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I have preserved nothing of what passed, except that Dr. Johnson displayed another of his heterodox opinions,--a contempt of tragick acting[91].
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It should be a man's study to repress those signs of emotion and passion, as they are called.'
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It should be a man's study to repress those signs of emotion and passion, as they are called.'
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He said, 'the action of all players in tragedy is bad.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It should be a man's study to repress those signs of emotion and passion, as they are called.'
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It should be a man's study to repress those signs of emotion and passion, as they are called.'
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
ClubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
contemptnounUS /kənˈtempt/
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading I have preserved nothing of what passed, except that Dr. Johnson displayed another of his heterodox opinions,--a contempt of tragick acting[91].
CookenounUS /kʊk/
United States journalist (born in England in 1908)
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading I have preserved nothing of what passed, except that Dr. Johnson displayed another of his heterodox opinions,--a contempt of tragick acting[91].
Dr
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From this reading I have preserved nothing of what passed, except that Dr. Johnson displayed another of his heterodox opinions,--a contempt of tragick acting[91].
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading It should be a man's study to repress those signs of emotion and passion, as they are called.'
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading I have preserved nothing of what passed, except that Dr. Johnson displayed another of his heterodox opinions,--a contempt of tragick acting[91].
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
Foote
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From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have preserved nothing of what passed, except that Dr. Johnson displayed another of his heterodox opinions,--a contempt of tragick acting[91].
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
HesiodnounUS /ˈhiːsiəd/
Greek poet whose existing works describe rural life and the genealogies of the gods and the beginning of the world (eighth century BC)
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
heterodoxadjectiveUS /ˈhetərədɑːks/
characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
From this reading I have preserved nothing of what passed, except that Dr. Johnson displayed another of his heterodox opinions,--a contempt of tragick acting[91].
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It should be a man's study to repress those signs of emotion and passion, as they are called.'
JohnsonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
latelyadverbUS /ˈleɪtli/
in the recent past
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It should be a man's study to repress those signs of emotion and passion, as they are called.'
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
murderingverbUS /ˈmɜːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “murder” — kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
Nairne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I have preserved nothing of what passed, except that Dr. Johnson displayed another of his heterodox opinions,--a contempt of tragick acting[91].
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I have preserved nothing of what passed, except that Dr. Johnson displayed another of his heterodox opinions,--a contempt of tragick acting[91].
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I have preserved nothing of what passed, except that Dr. Johnson displayed another of his heterodox opinions,--a contempt of tragick acting[91].
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading It should be a man's study to repress those signs of emotion and passion, as they are called.'
PlautusnounUS /ˈplaʊtəs/
comic dramatist of ancient Rome (253?-184 BC)
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading He said, 'the action of all players in tragedy is bad.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading I have preserved nothing of what passed, except that Dr. Johnson displayed another of his heterodox opinions,--a contempt of tragick acting[91].
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading It should be a man's study to repress those signs of emotion and passion, as they are called.'
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said, 'the action of all players in tragedy is bad.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It should be a man's study to repress those signs of emotion and passion, as they are called.'
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It should be a man's study to repress those signs of emotion and passion, as they are called.'
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It should be a man's study to repress those signs of emotion and passion, as they are called.'
subscriptionsnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “subscription” — a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
Sundrum
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
supped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It should be a man's study to repress those signs of emotion and passion, as they are called.'
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It should be a man's study to repress those signs of emotion and passion, as they are called.'
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading He said, 'the action of all players in tragedy is bad.
tragick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have preserved nothing of what passed, except that Dr. Johnson displayed another of his heterodox opinions,--a contempt of tragick acting[91].
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I have preserved nothing of what passed, except that Dr. Johnson displayed another of his heterodox opinions,--a contempt of tragick acting[91].
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
William
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From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the evening I introduced to Mr. Johnson[90] two good friends of mine, Mr. William Nairne, Advocate, and Mr. Hamilton of Sundrum, my neighbour in the country, both of whom supped with us.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading He told us of Cooke, who translated Hesiod, and lived twenty years on a translation of Plautus, for which he was always taking subscriptions; and that he presented Foote to a Club, in the following singular manner: 'This is the nephew of the gentleman who was lately hung in chains for murdering his brother[89].'
