adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He tries to show that we have not taken a fair criterion of the fecundity of the peers.
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 It is this:--he has entirely omitted 'counting' the sterile marriages of all those peerages which have become extinct during the very period his counting embraces.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The order of his observations is more than usually confused, and the cloud of words more than usually thick.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are not quite sure that we understand his reasoning on this subject.
argumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It is this:--he has entirely omitted 'counting' the sterile marriages of all those peerages which have become extinct during the very period his counting embraces.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The order of his observations is more than usually confused, and the cloud of words more than usually thick.
confusedadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The order of his observations is more than usually confused, and the cloud of words more than usually thick.
contradictingverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “contradict” — be in contradiction with
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading It is this:--he has entirely omitted 'counting' the sterile marriages of all those peerages which have become extinct during the very period his counting embraces.
criterionnounUS /kraɪˈtɪriən/
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading He tries to show that we have not taken a fair criterion of the fecundity of the peers.
criticising
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From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
distinctlyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktli/
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It is this:--he has entirely omitted 'counting' the sterile marriages of all those peerages which have become extinct during the very period his counting embraces.
embracesnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪz/
plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading It is this:--he has entirely omitted 'counting' the sterile marriages of all those peerages which have become extinct during the very period his counting embraces.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is this:--he has entirely omitted 'counting' the sterile marriages of all those peerages which have become extinct during the very period his counting embraces.
extinctadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
From this reading It is this:--he has entirely omitted 'counting' the sterile marriages of all those peerages which have become extinct during the very period his counting embraces.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He tries to show that we have not taken a fair criterion of the fecundity of the peers.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
fecunditynounUS /fəˈkʌndɪti/
the intellectual productivity of a creative imagination
From this reading He tries to show that we have not taken a fair criterion of the fecundity of the peers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He tries to show that we have not taken a fair criterion of the fecundity of the peers.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He tries to show that we have not taken a fair criterion of the fecundity of the peers.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We are not quite sure that we understand his reasoning on this subject.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The order of his observations is more than usually confused, and the cloud of words more than usually thick.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
knowinglyadverbUS /ˈnoʊɪŋli/
with full knowledge and deliberation
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
marriagesnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒɪz/
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It is this:--he has entirely omitted 'counting' the sterile marriages of all those peerages which have become extinct during the very period his counting embraces.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The order of his observations is more than usually confused, and the cloud of words more than usually thick.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He tries to show that we have not taken a fair criterion of the fecundity of the peers.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The order of his observations is more than usually confused, and the cloud of words more than usually thick.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He tries to show that we have not taken a fair criterion of the fecundity of the peers.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading It is this:--he has entirely omitted 'counting' the sterile marriages of all those peerages which have become extinct during the very period his counting embraces.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We are not quite sure that we understand his reasoning on this subject.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The order of his observations is more than usually confused, and the cloud of words more than usually thick.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
peerages
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is this:--he has entirely omitted 'counting' the sterile marriages of all those peerages which have become extinct during the very period his counting embraces.
peersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading He tries to show that we have not taken a fair criterion of the fecundity of the peers.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading It is this:--he has entirely omitted 'counting' the sterile marriages of all those peerages which have become extinct during the very period his counting embraces.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We are not quite sure that we understand his reasoning on this subject.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading We are not quite sure that we understand his reasoning on this subject.
ReviewernounUS /riˈvjuːər/
someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He tries to show that we have not taken a fair criterion of the fecundity of the peers.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
sterileadjectiveUS /ˈsterəl/
incapable of reproducing
From this reading It is this:--he has entirely omitted 'counting' the sterile marriages of all those peerages which have become extinct during the very period his counting embraces.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading We are not quite sure that we understand his reasoning on this subject.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading We are not quite sure that we understand his reasoning on this subject.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He tries to show that we have not taken a fair criterion of the fecundity of the peers.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The order of his observations is more than usually confused, and the cloud of words more than usually thick.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He tries to show that we have not taken a fair criterion of the fecundity of the peers.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He tries to show that we have not taken a fair criterion of the fecundity of the peers.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The order of his observations is more than usually confused, and the cloud of words more than usually thick.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We are not quite sure that we understand his reasoning on this subject.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is this:--he has entirely omitted 'counting' the sterile marriages of all those peerages which have become extinct during the very period his counting embraces.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He tries to show that we have not taken a fair criterion of the fecundity of the peers.
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He tries to show that we have not taken a fair criterion of the fecundity of the peers.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading We are not quite sure that we understand his reasoning on this subject.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The order of his observations is more than usually confused, and the cloud of words more than usually thick.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He tries to show that we have not taken a fair criterion of the fecundity of the peers.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading We will give the argument on which he seems to lay most stress in his own words:-- "But I shall first notice a far more obvious and important blunder into which the Reviewer has fallen; or into which, I rather fear, he knowingly wishes to precipitate his readers, since I have distinctly pointed out what ought to have preserved him from it in the very chapter he is criticising and contradicting.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading The order of his observations is more than usually confused, and the cloud of words more than usually thick.
