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From this reading At present I content myself with these three propositions, which overthrow if you can;-- 1.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To be artless, and to be inartificial, are very different things; as different as being natural and being gross; as different as being simple and being homely.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To be artless, and to be inartificial, are very different things; as different as being natural and being gross; as different as being simple and being homely.
artlessadjective
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading To be artless, and to be inartificial, are very different things; as different as being natural and being gross; as different as being simple and being homely.
artlessnessnoun
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading This merit, however, is exhibited--not, as _you_ fancy, in a graceful artlessness, but in a coarse inartificiality.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
ascribeverbUS /əˈskraɪb/
attribute or credit to
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At present I content myself with these three propositions, which overthrow if you can;-- 1.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To be artless, and to be inartificial, are very different things; as different as being natural and being gross; as different as being simple and being homely.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This merit, however, is exhibited--not, as _you_ fancy, in a graceful artlessness, but in a coarse inartificiality.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading At present I content myself with these three propositions, which overthrow if you can;-- 1.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading This merit, however, is exhibited--not, as _you_ fancy, in a graceful artlessness, but in a coarse inartificiality.
common-place
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From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading At present I content myself with these three propositions, which overthrow if you can;-- 1.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading To be artless, and to be inartificial, are very different things; as different as being natural and being gross; as different as being simple and being homely.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading This merit, however, is exhibited--not, as _you_ fancy, in a graceful artlessness, but in a coarse inartificiality.
exoticadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/
being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading This merit, however, is exhibited--not, as _you_ fancy, in a graceful artlessness, but in a coarse inartificiality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
forgetsverbUS /fərˈɡets/
third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading This merit, however, is exhibited--not, as _you_ fancy, in a graceful artlessness, but in a coarse inartificiality.
grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading To be artless, and to be inartificial, are very different things; as different as being natural and being gross; as different as being simple and being homely.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
Hibernicisms
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From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading To be artless, and to be inartificial, are very different things; as different as being natural and being gross; as different as being simple and being homely.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This merit, however, is exhibited--not, as _you_ fancy, in a graceful artlessness, but in a coarse inartificiality.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At present I content myself with these three propositions, which overthrow if you can;-- 1.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
inartificial
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From this reading To be artless, and to be inartificial, are very different things; as different as being natural and being gross; as different as being simple and being homely.
inartificiality
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From this reading This merit, however, is exhibited--not, as _you_ fancy, in a graceful artlessness, but in a coarse inartificiality.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
mother-tongue
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From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading At present I content myself with these three propositions, which overthrow if you can;-- 1.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading To be artless, and to be inartificial, are very different things; as different as being natural and being gross; as different as being simple and being homely.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This merit, however, is exhibited--not, as _you_ fancy, in a graceful artlessness, but in a coarse inartificiality.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
overthrownounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
From this reading At present I content myself with these three propositions, which overthrow if you can;-- 1.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At present I content myself with these three propositions, which overthrow if you can;-- 1.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
propositionsnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “proposition” — (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading At present I content myself with these three propositions, which overthrow if you can;-- 1.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
express in words
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading To be artless, and to be inartificial, are very different things; as different as being natural and being gross; as different as being simple and being homely.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
moving very fast
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
Swift'snounUS /swɪfts/
possessive form of “swift” — United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At present I content myself with these three propositions, which overthrow if you can;-- 1.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading To be artless, and to be inartificial, are very different things; as different as being natural and being gross; as different as being simple and being homely.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This merit, however, is exhibited--not, as _you_ fancy, in a graceful artlessness, but in a coarse inartificiality.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At present I content myself with these three propositions, which overthrow if you can;-- 1.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
except if; if not
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
vernacularity
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From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
precisely as stated
From this reading To be artless, and to be inartificial, are very different things; as different as being natural and being gross; as different as being simple and being homely.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That the merit, which justly you ascribe to Swift, is _vernacularity_; he never forgets his mother-tongue in exotic forms, unless we may call Irish exotic; for Hibernicisms he certainly has.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At present I content myself with these three propositions, which overthrow if you can;-- 1.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At present I content myself with these three propositions, which overthrow if you can;-- 1.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now, on the other hand, you, common-place reader, that (as an old tradition) believe Swift's style to be a model of excellence, hereafter I shall say a word to you, drawn from deeper principles.
