used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In this attempt he has failed; but in sacred poetry who has succeeded?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It might be hoped that the favour of his master, and esteem of the publick, would now make him happy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But human felicity is short and uncertain; a second marriage brought upon him so much disquiet, as, for a time, disordered his understanding; and Butler lampooned him for his lunacy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In this attempt he has failed; but in sacred poetry who has succeeded?
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading But human felicity is short and uncertain; a second marriage brought upon him so much disquiet, as, for a time, disordered his understanding; and Butler lampooned him for his lunacy.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I know not whether the malignant lines were then made publick, nor what provocation incited Butler to do that which no provocation can excuse.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
consecratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkreɪtɪd/
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
disorderedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərd/
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
From this reading But human felicity is short and uncertain; a second marriage brought upon him so much disquiet, as, for a time, disordered his understanding; and Butler lampooned him for his lunacy.
disquietnounUS /dɪˈskwaɪət/
a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
From this reading But human felicity is short and uncertain; a second marriage brought upon him so much disquiet, as, for a time, disordered his understanding; and Butler lampooned him for his lunacy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I know not whether the malignant lines were then made publick, nor what provocation incited Butler to do that which no provocation can excuse.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading It might be hoped that the favour of his master, and esteem of the publick, would now make him happy.
accept an excuse for
From this reading I know not whether the malignant lines were then made publick, nor what provocation incited Butler to do that which no provocation can excuse.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading In this attempt he has failed; but in sacred poetry who has succeeded?
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading It might be hoped that the favour of his master, and esteem of the publick, would now make him happy.
felicitynounUS /fɪˈlɪsəti/
pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
From this reading But human felicity is short and uncertain; a second marriage brought upon him so much disquiet, as, for a time, disordered his understanding; and Butler lampooned him for his lunacy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But human felicity is short and uncertain; a second marriage brought upon him so much disquiet, as, for a time, disordered his understanding; and Butler lampooned him for his lunacy.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It might be hoped that the favour of his master, and esteem of the publick, would now make him happy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this attempt he has failed; but in sacred poetry who has succeeded?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It might be hoped that the favour of his master, and esteem of the publick, would now make him happy.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But human felicity is short and uncertain; a second marriage brought upon him so much disquiet, as, for a time, disordered his understanding; and Butler lampooned him for his lunacy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know not whether the malignant lines were then made publick, nor what provocation incited Butler to do that which no provocation can excuse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this attempt he has failed; but in sacred poetry who has succeeded?
incitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “incite” — give an incentive for action
From this reading I know not whether the malignant lines were then made publick, nor what provocation incited Butler to do that which no provocation can excuse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But human felicity is short and uncertain; a second marriage brought upon him so much disquiet, as, for a time, disordered his understanding; and Butler lampooned him for his lunacy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It might be hoped that the favour of his master, and esteem of the publick, would now make him happy.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know not whether the malignant lines were then made publick, nor what provocation incited Butler to do that which no provocation can excuse.
lampoonedverbUS /læmˈpuːnd/
past form of “lampoon” — ridicule with satire
From this reading But human felicity is short and uncertain; a second marriage brought upon him so much disquiet, as, for a time, disordered his understanding; and Butler lampooned him for his lunacy.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I know not whether the malignant lines were then made publick, nor what provocation incited Butler to do that which no provocation can excuse.
lunacynounUS /ˈluːnəsi/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading But human felicity is short and uncertain; a second marriage brought upon him so much disquiet, as, for a time, disordered his understanding; and Butler lampooned him for his lunacy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
engage in
From this reading It might be hoped that the favour of his master, and esteem of the publick, would now make him happy.
malignantadjectiveUS /məˈlɪɡnənt/
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
From this reading I know not whether the malignant lines were then made publick, nor what provocation incited Butler to do that which no provocation can excuse.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading But human felicity is short and uncertain; a second marriage brought upon him so much disquiet, as, for a time, disordered his understanding; and Butler lampooned him for his lunacy.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It might be hoped that the favour of his master, and esteem of the publick, would now make him happy.
metricaladjectiveUS /ˈmetrɪkəl/
based on the meter as a standard of measurement
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might be hoped that the favour of his master, and esteem of the publick, would now make him happy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But human felicity is short and uncertain; a second marriage brought upon him so much disquiet, as, for a time, disordered his understanding; and Butler lampooned him for his lunacy.
not any; not one
From this reading I know not whether the malignant lines were then made publick, nor what provocation incited Butler to do that which no provocation can excuse.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I know not whether the malignant lines were then made publick, nor what provocation incited Butler to do that which no provocation can excuse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I know not whether the malignant lines were then made publick, nor what provocation incited Butler to do that which no provocation can excuse.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It might be hoped that the favour of his master, and esteem of the publick, would now make him happy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
by chance
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
pietynounUS /ˈpaɪəti/
righteousness by virtue of being pious
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
literature in metrical form
From this reading In this attempt he has failed; but in sacred poetry who has succeeded?
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
provocationnounUS /ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃən/
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
From this reading I know not whether the malignant lines were then made publick, nor what provocation incited Butler to do that which no provocation can excuse.
PrudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
psalmsnounUS /sɑːlmz/
an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of 150 Psalms
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
publick
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From this reading It might be hoped that the favour of his master, and esteem of the publick, would now make him happy.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading In this attempt he has failed; but in sacred poetry who has succeeded?
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But human felicity is short and uncertain; a second marriage brought upon him so much disquiet, as, for a time, disordered his understanding; and Butler lampooned him for his lunacy.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading But human felicity is short and uncertain; a second marriage brought upon him so much disquiet, as, for a time, disordered his understanding; and Butler lampooned him for his lunacy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But human felicity is short and uncertain; a second marriage brought upon him so much disquiet, as, for a time, disordered his understanding; and Butler lampooned him for his lunacy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading In this attempt he has failed; but in sacred poetry who has succeeded?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It might be hoped that the favour of his master, and esteem of the publick, would now make him happy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I know not whether the malignant lines were then made publick, nor what provocation incited Butler to do that which no provocation can excuse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this attempt he has failed; but in sacred poetry who has succeeded?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But human felicity is short and uncertain; a second marriage brought upon him so much disquiet, as, for a time, disordered his understanding; and Butler lampooned him for his lunacy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading But human felicity is short and uncertain; a second marriage brought upon him so much disquiet, as, for a time, disordered his understanding; and Butler lampooned him for his lunacy.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading But human felicity is short and uncertain; a second marriage brought upon him so much disquiet, as, for a time, disordered his understanding; and Butler lampooned him for his lunacy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But human felicity is short and uncertain; a second marriage brought upon him so much disquiet, as, for a time, disordered his understanding; and Butler lampooned him for his lunacy.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I know not whether the malignant lines were then made publick, nor what provocation incited Butler to do that which no provocation can excuse.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I know not whether the malignant lines were then made publick, nor what provocation incited Butler to do that which no provocation can excuse.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I know not whether the malignant lines were then made publick, nor what provocation incited Butler to do that which no provocation can excuse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I know not whether the malignant lines were then made publick, nor what provocation incited Butler to do that which no provocation can excuse.
which person or people
From this reading In this attempt he has failed; but in sacred poetry who has succeeded?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It might be hoped that the favour of his master, and esteem of the publick, would now make him happy.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading After the restoration, he wrote the poem on Prudence and Justice, and, perhaps, some of his other pieces; and as he appears, whenever any serious question comes before him, to have been a man of piety, he consecrated his poetical powers to religion, and made a metrical version of the psalms of David.
