used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading As he had now advanced considerably in reputation, many applied to him for his judgment concerning literary works, and on other subjects.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading As he had now advanced considerably in reputation, many applied to him for his judgment concerning literary works, and on other subjects.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he had now advanced considerably in reputation, many applied to him for his judgment concerning literary works, and on other subjects.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They cared little what their other works might be, if their literary works underwent a favourable investigation.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading They cared little what their other works might be, if their literary works underwent a favourable investigation.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading As he had now advanced considerably in reputation, many applied to him for his judgment concerning literary works, and on other subjects.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading As he had now advanced considerably in reputation, many applied to him for his judgment concerning literary works, and on other subjects.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
dissertations
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From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading In reviewing the publications of men, Hamilton was very fair and impartial.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he had now advanced considerably in reputation, many applied to him for his judgment concerning literary works, and on other subjects.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he had now advanced considerably in reputation, many applied to him for his judgment concerning literary works, and on other subjects.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he had now advanced considerably in reputation, many applied to him for his judgment concerning literary works, and on other subjects.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They cared little what their other works might be, if their literary works underwent a favourable investigation.
impartialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/
showing lack of favoritism
From this reading In reviewing the publications of men, Hamilton was very fair and impartial.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he had now advanced considerably in reputation, many applied to him for his judgment concerning literary works, and on other subjects.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading They cared little what their other works might be, if their literary works underwent a favourable investigation.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading As he had now advanced considerably in reputation, many applied to him for his judgment concerning literary works, and on other subjects.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They cared little what their other works might be, if their literary works underwent a favourable investigation.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
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 As he had now advanced considerably in reputation, many applied to him for his judgment concerning literary works, and on other subjects.
the force of workers available
From this reading In reviewing the publications of men, Hamilton was very fair and impartial.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They cared little what their other works might be, if their literary works underwent a favourable investigation.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As he had now advanced considerably in reputation, many applied to him for his judgment concerning literary works, and on other subjects.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As he had now advanced considerably in reputation, many applied to him for his judgment concerning literary works, and on other subjects.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As he had now advanced considerably in reputation, many applied to him for his judgment concerning literary works, and on other subjects.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
prescribeverbUS /prəˈskraɪb/
issue commands or orders for
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
publicationsnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading In reviewing the publications of men, Hamilton was very fair and impartial.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading As he had now advanced considerably in reputation, many applied to him for his judgment concerning literary works, and on other subjects.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading In reviewing the publications of men, Hamilton was very fair and impartial.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As he had now advanced considerably in reputation, many applied to him for his judgment concerning literary works, and on other subjects.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They cared little what their other works might be, if their literary works underwent a favourable investigation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading They cared little what their other works might be, if their literary works underwent a favourable investigation.
precisely as stated
From this reading In reviewing the publications of men, Hamilton was very fair and impartial.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In reviewing the publications of men, Hamilton was very fair and impartial.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They cared little what their other works might be, if their literary works underwent a favourable investigation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading BEING returned to London, our hero chiefly devoted himself to literary pursuits, and especially to the work which he had engaged to execute.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading As he had now advanced considerably in reputation, many applied to him for his judgment concerning literary works, and on other subjects.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Female authors brought him their novels and dissertations, and some of them appeared willing to submit to any terms he chose to prescribe, provided Hamilton would give a favourable review of the productions of their brain.
