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From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Foote paid Lord Monboddo the compliment of saying, that he was an Elzevir edition of Johnson.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been shrewdly observed that Foote must have meant a diminutive, or _pocket_ edition.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
BOSWELLnounUS /ˈbɑːzwel/
Scottish author noted for his biography of Samuel Johnson (1740-1795)
From this reading BOSWELL.
clearnessnounUS /ˈklɪrnəs/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Foote paid Lord Monboddo the compliment of saying, that he was an Elzevir edition of Johnson.
diminutiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
very small
From this reading It has been shrewdly observed that Foote must have meant a diminutive, or _pocket_ edition.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Foote paid Lord Monboddo the compliment of saying, that he was an Elzevir edition of Johnson.
Elzevir
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Foote paid Lord Monboddo the compliment of saying, that he was an Elzevir edition of Johnson.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The latter part of this note is not in the first edition.
Foote
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From this reading Foote paid Lord Monboddo the compliment of saying, that he was an Elzevir edition of Johnson.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been shrewdly observed that Foote must have meant a diminutive, or _pocket_ edition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It has been shrewdly observed that Foote must have meant a diminutive, or _pocket_ edition.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Foote paid Lord Monboddo the compliment of saying, that he was an Elzevir edition of Johnson.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter part of this note is not in the first edition.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been shrewdly observed that Foote must have meant a diminutive, or _pocket_ edition.
JohnsonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Foote paid Lord Monboddo the compliment of saying, that he was an Elzevir edition of Johnson.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter part of this note is not in the first edition.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Foote paid Lord Monboddo the compliment of saying, that he was an Elzevir edition of Johnson.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It has been shrewdly observed that Foote must have meant a diminutive, or _pocket_ edition.
Monboddo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Foote paid Lord Monboddo the compliment of saying, that he was an Elzevir edition of Johnson.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It has been shrewdly observed that Foote must have meant a diminutive, or _pocket_ edition.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading The latter part of this note is not in the first edition.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It has been shrewdly observed that Foote must have meant a diminutive, or _pocket_ edition.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It has been shrewdly observed that Foote must have meant a diminutive, or _pocket_ edition.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Foote paid Lord Monboddo the compliment of saying, that he was an Elzevir edition of Johnson.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The latter part of this note is not in the first edition.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading It has been shrewdly observed that Foote must have meant a diminutive, or _pocket_ edition.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Foote paid Lord Monboddo the compliment of saying, that he was an Elzevir edition of Johnson.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
shrewdlyadverbUS /ˈʃruːdli/
in a shrewd manner
From this reading It has been shrewdly observed that Foote must have meant a diminutive, or _pocket_ edition.
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Foote paid Lord Monboddo the compliment of saying, that he was an Elzevir edition of Johnson.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Foote paid Lord Monboddo the compliment of saying, that he was an Elzevir edition of Johnson.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The latter part of this note is not in the first edition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Foote paid Lord Monboddo the compliment of saying, that he was an Elzevir edition of Johnson.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [226] There were several points of similarity between them; learning, clearness of head, precision of speech, and a love of research on many subjects which people in general do not investigate.
