used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The _Inquiry_ was written at a time when its author had suffered from the tyranny and the mercilessness of booksellers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The _Inquiry_ was written at a time when its author had suffered from the tyranny and the mercilessness of booksellers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The _Inquiry_ was written at a time when its author had suffered from the tyranny and the mercilessness of booksellers.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The _Inquiry_ was written at a time when its author had suffered from the tyranny and the mercilessness of booksellers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Injury had been heaped on insult.
booksellersnounUS /ˈbʊkselərz/
plural of “bookseller” — the proprietor of a bookstore
From this reading The _Inquiry_ was written at a time when its author had suffered from the tyranny and the mercilessness of booksellers.
CITIZENnounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading "THE CITIZEN OF THE WORLD" Goldsmith's first victory was the _Inquiry into the State of Polite Learning_.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading This explains his onslaught upon this then ungenerous craft.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Disappointment and despair were tearing and gnawing at the poor man's heart.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Disappointment and despair were tearing and gnawing at the poor man's heart.
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading This explains his onslaught upon this then ungenerous craft.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "THE CITIZEN OF THE WORLD" Goldsmith's first victory was the _Inquiry into the State of Polite Learning_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The _Inquiry_ was written at a time when its author had suffered from the tyranny and the mercilessness of booksellers.
gnawingverbUS /ˈnɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading Disappointment and despair were tearing and gnawing at the poor man's heart.
Goldsmith'snounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθs/
possessive form of “goldsmith” — an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading "THE CITIZEN OF THE WORLD" Goldsmith's first victory was the _Inquiry into the State of Polite Learning_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The _Inquiry_ was written at a time when its author had suffered from the tyranny and the mercilessness of booksellers.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading Injury had been heaped on insult.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Disappointment and despair were tearing and gnawing at the poor man's heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This explains his onslaught upon this then ungenerous craft.
InjurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Injury had been heaped on insult.
InquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading "THE CITIZEN OF THE WORLD" Goldsmith's first victory was the _Inquiry into the State of Polite Learning_.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading Injury had been heaped on insult.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "THE CITIZEN OF THE WORLD" Goldsmith's first victory was the _Inquiry into the State of Polite Learning_.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The _Inquiry_ was written at a time when its author had suffered from the tyranny and the mercilessness of booksellers.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading "THE CITIZEN OF THE WORLD" Goldsmith's first victory was the _Inquiry into the State of Polite Learning_.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Disappointment and despair were tearing and gnawing at the poor man's heart.
mercilessnessnoun
feelings of extreme heartlessness
From this reading The _Inquiry_ was written at a time when its author had suffered from the tyranny and the mercilessness of booksellers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE CITIZEN OF THE WORLD" Goldsmith's first victory was the _Inquiry into the State of Polite Learning_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Injury had been heaped on insult.
onslaughtnounUS /ˈɔːnslɔːt/
a sudden and severe onset of trouble
From this reading This explains his onslaught upon this then ungenerous craft.
PoliteadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading "THE CITIZEN OF THE WORLD" Goldsmith's first victory was the _Inquiry into the State of Polite Learning_.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Disappointment and despair were tearing and gnawing at the poor man's heart.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "THE CITIZEN OF THE WORLD" Goldsmith's first victory was the _Inquiry into the State of Polite Learning_.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The _Inquiry_ was written at a time when its author had suffered from the tyranny and the mercilessness of booksellers.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading Disappointment and despair were tearing and gnawing at the poor man's heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE CITIZEN OF THE WORLD" Goldsmith's first victory was the _Inquiry into the State of Polite Learning_.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This explains his onslaught upon this then ungenerous craft.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This explains his onslaught upon this then ungenerous craft.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The _Inquiry_ was written at a time when its author had suffered from the tyranny and the mercilessness of booksellers.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading The _Inquiry_ was written at a time when its author had suffered from the tyranny and the mercilessness of booksellers.
ungenerousadjective
lacking in magnanimity
From this reading This explains his onslaught upon this then ungenerous craft.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This explains his onslaught upon this then ungenerous craft.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading "THE CITIZEN OF THE WORLD" Goldsmith's first victory was the _Inquiry into the State of Polite Learning_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THE CITIZEN OF THE WORLD" Goldsmith's first victory was the _Inquiry into the State of Polite Learning_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Disappointment and despair were tearing and gnawing at the poor man's heart.
at the time that
From this reading The _Inquiry_ was written at a time when its author had suffered from the tyranny and the mercilessness of booksellers.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "THE CITIZEN OF THE WORLD" Goldsmith's first victory was the _Inquiry into the State of Polite Learning_.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The _Inquiry_ was written at a time when its author had suffered from the tyranny and the mercilessness of booksellers.
