used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading This, therefore, might be left to be collected from his actions, which are the best exhibitions of the great qualities of his mind.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It cannot, I think, be denied, that genius belonged to Captain Cook in an eminent degree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
ApplausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This, therefore, might be left to be collected from his actions, which are the best exhibitions of the great qualities of his mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading It cannot, I think, be denied, that genius belonged to Captain Cook in an eminent degree.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading This, therefore, might be left to be collected from his actions, which are the best exhibitions of the great qualities of his mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
cannot
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From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
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an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
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collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading This, therefore, might be left to be collected from his actions, which are the best exhibitions of the great qualities of his mind.
CommemorationsnounUS /kəˌmemərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “commemoration” — a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something
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a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Character of Captain Cook.--Effects of his Voyages.--Testimonies of Applause.--Commemorations of his Services--Regard paid to his Family.--Conclusion.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Character of Captain Cook.--Effects of his Voyages.--Testimonies of Applause.--Commemorations of his Services--Regard paid to his Family.--Conclusion.
Cook'snounUS /kʊks/
possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It cannot, I think, be denied, that genius belonged to Captain Cook in an eminent degree.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading It cannot, I think, be denied, that genius belonged to Captain Cook in an eminent degree.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
EffectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
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eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading It cannot, I think, be denied, that genius belonged to Captain Cook in an eminent degree.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
exhibitionsnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting
From this reading This, therefore, might be left to be collected from his actions, which are the best exhibitions of the great qualities of his mind.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
a social unit living together
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading It cannot, I think, be denied, that genius belonged to Captain Cook in an eminent degree.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This, therefore, might be left to be collected from his actions, which are the best exhibitions of the great qualities of his mind.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
of great significance or value
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It cannot, I think, be denied, that genius belonged to Captain Cook in an eminent degree.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This, therefore, might be left to be collected from his actions, which are the best exhibitions of the great qualities of his mind.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This, therefore, might be left to be collected from his actions, which are the best exhibitions of the great qualities of his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This, therefore, might be left to be collected from his actions, which are the best exhibitions of the great qualities of his mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
marked by the reception of pay
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by chance
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading This, therefore, might be left to be collected from his actions, which are the best exhibitions of the great qualities of his mind.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
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an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
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plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
TestimoniesnounUS /ˈtestəmoʊniz/
plural of “testimony” — a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading Character of Captain Cook.--Effects of his Voyages.--Testimonies of Applause.--Commemorations of his Services--Regard paid to his Family.--Conclusion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading This, therefore, might be left to be collected from his actions, which are the best exhibitions of the great qualities of his mind.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It cannot, I think, be denied, that genius belonged to Captain Cook in an eminent degree.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, therefore, might be left to be collected from his actions, which are the best exhibitions of the great qualities of his mind.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Character of Captain Cook.--Effects of his Voyages.--Testimonies of Applause.--Commemorations of his Services--Regard paid to his Family.--Conclusion.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
VoyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading Character of Captain Cook.--Effects of his Voyages.--Testimonies of Applause.--Commemorations of his Services--Regard paid to his Family.--Conclusion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, perhaps, were I not to endeavour to afford a summary view of him in these respects, I might be thought to fail in that duty which I owe to the public on the present occasion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the relation that has been given of Captain Cook's course of life, and of the important events in which he was engaged, my readers cannot be strangers to his general character.
