used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I shall use a similar license, and take the same trouble to endeavor to raise these great names."--MONTAIGNE, chap.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The portrait of Lord Byron, in a moral point of view, is still to be drawn.
blemishnounUS /ˈblemɪʃ/
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading The portrait of Lord Byron, in a moral point of view, is still to be drawn.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
a boy or man
From this reading I shall use a similar license, and take the same trouble to endeavor to raise these great names."--MONTAIGNE, chap.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The portrait of Lord Byron, in a moral point of view, is still to be drawn.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading FRENCH PORTRAIT.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
the act of giving
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
a state of high honor
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I shall use a similar license, and take the same trouble to endeavor to raise these great names."--MONTAIGNE, chap.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The portrait of Lord Byron, in a moral point of view, is still to be drawn.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The portrait of Lord Byron, in a moral point of view, is still to be drawn.
licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading I shall use a similar license, and take the same trouble to endeavor to raise these great names."--MONTAIGNE, chap.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The portrait of Lord Byron, in a moral point of view, is still to be drawn.
the force of workers available
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
MONTAIGNEnoun
French writer regarded as the originator of the modern essay (1533-1592)
From this reading I shall use a similar license, and take the same trouble to endeavor to raise these great names."--MONTAIGNE, chap.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading The portrait of Lord Byron, in a moral point of view, is still to be drawn.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading I shall use a similar license, and take the same trouble to endeavor to raise these great names."--MONTAIGNE, chap.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
oldenadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldən/
relating to time long past
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The portrait of Lord Byron, in a moral point of view, is still to be drawn.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading FRENCH PORTRAIT.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading I shall use a similar license, and take the same trouble to endeavor to raise these great names."--MONTAIGNE, chap.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I shall use a similar license, and take the same trouble to endeavor to raise these great names."--MONTAIGNE, chap.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall use a similar license, and take the same trouble to endeavor to raise these great names."--MONTAIGNE, chap.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading I shall use a similar license, and take the same trouble to endeavor to raise these great names."--MONTAIGNE, chap.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
not in physical motion
From this reading The portrait of Lord Byron, in a moral point of view, is still to be drawn.
carry out
From this reading I shall use a similar license, and take the same trouble to endeavor to raise these great names."--MONTAIGNE, chap.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I shall use a similar license, and take the same trouble to endeavor to raise these great names."--MONTAIGNE, chap.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
a source of difficulty
From this reading I shall use a similar license, and take the same trouble to endeavor to raise these great names."--MONTAIGNE, chap.
the act of using
From this reading I shall use a similar license, and take the same trouble to endeavor to raise these great names."--MONTAIGNE, chap.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
precisely as stated
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The portrait of Lord Byron, in a moral point of view, is still to be drawn.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I see that the greater part of the men of my time endeavor to blemish the glory of the generous and fine actions of olden days by giving to them some vile interpretation, or by finding some vain cause or occasion which produced them--very clever, indeed!
