1866
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From this reading In 1866 the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on him by Harvard University, and he was chosen an Overseer.
1867
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From this reading In 1867 he again gave the Phi Beta Kappa oration, and in 1870 and 1871 gave courses in Philosophy in the University Lectures at Cambridge.
1870
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From this reading In 1867 he again gave the Phi Beta Kappa oration, and in 1870 and 1871 gave courses in Philosophy in the University Lectures at Cambridge.
1871
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From this reading In 1867 he again gave the Phi Beta Kappa oration, and in 1870 and 1871 gave courses in Philosophy in the University Lectures at Cambridge.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Emerson was not merely a man of letters.
anew
From this reading In 1867 he again gave the Phi Beta Kappa oration, and in 1870 and 1871 gave courses in Philosophy in the University Lectures at Cambridge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In 1866 the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on him by Harvard University, and he was chosen an Overseer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In 1866 the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on him by Harvard University, and he was chosen an Overseer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In 1867 he again gave the Phi Beta Kappa oration, and in 1870 and 1871 gave courses in Philosophy in the University Lectures at Cambridge.
for the reason that
From this reading He said, "I like my poems best because it is not I who write them."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He said, "I like my poems best because it is not I who write them."
BetanounUS /ˈbeɪtə/
the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading In 1867 he again gave the Phi Beta Kappa oration, and in 1870 and 1871 gave courses in Philosophy in the University Lectures at Cambridge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In 1866 the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on him by Harvard University, and he was chosen an Overseer.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading In 1867 he again gave the Phi Beta Kappa oration, and in 1870 and 1871 gave courses in Philosophy in the University Lectures at Cambridge.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading In 1866 the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on him by Harvard University, and he was chosen an Overseer.
conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading In 1866 the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on him by Harvard University, and he was chosen an Overseer.
coursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In 1867 he again gave the Phi Beta Kappa oration, and in 1870 and 1871 gave courses in Philosophy in the University Lectures at Cambridge.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In 1866 the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on him by Harvard University, and he was chosen an Overseer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He recognized and did the private and public duties of the hour.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading In 1866 the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on him by Harvard University, and he was chosen an Overseer.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He recognized and did the private and public duties of the hour.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading Emerson was not merely a man of letters.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In 1867 he again gave the Phi Beta Kappa oration, and in 1870 and 1871 gave courses in Philosophy in the University Lectures at Cambridge.
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading In 1866 the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on him by Harvard University, and he was chosen an Overseer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said, "I like my poems best because it is not I who write them."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In 1866 the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on him by Harvard University, and he was chosen an Overseer.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He recognized and did the private and public duties of the hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He said, "I like my poems best because it is not I who write them."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In 1866 the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on him by Harvard University, and he was chosen an Overseer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He said, "I like my poems best because it is not I who write them."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He said, "I like my poems best because it is not I who write them."
KappanounUS /ˈkæpə/
the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading In 1867 he again gave the Phi Beta Kappa oration, and in 1870 and 1871 gave courses in Philosophy in the University Lectures at Cambridge.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading In 1866 the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on him by Harvard University, and he was chosen an Overseer.
LecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading In 1867 he again gave the Phi Beta Kappa oration, and in 1870 and 1871 gave courses in Philosophy in the University Lectures at Cambridge.
the literary culture
From this reading Emerson was not merely a man of letters.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He said, "I like my poems best because it is not I who write them."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Emerson was not merely a man of letters.
and nothing more
From this reading Emerson was not merely a man of letters.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He said, "I like my poems best because it is not I who write them."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He said, "I like my poems best because it is not I who write them."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In 1866 the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on him by Harvard University, and he was chosen an Overseer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In 1866 the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on him by Harvard University, and he was chosen an Overseer.
orationnounUS /ɔːˈreɪʃən/
an instance of oratory
From this reading In 1867 he again gave the Phi Beta Kappa oration, and in 1870 and 1871 gave courses in Philosophy in the University Lectures at Cambridge.
OverseernounUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːər/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading In 1866 the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on him by Harvard University, and he was chosen an Overseer.
PhinounUS /faɪ/
the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet
From this reading In 1867 he again gave the Phi Beta Kappa oration, and in 1870 and 1871 gave courses in Philosophy in the University Lectures at Cambridge.
PhilosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading In 1867 he again gave the Phi Beta Kappa oration, and in 1870 and 1871 gave courses in Philosophy in the University Lectures at Cambridge.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading He said, "I like my poems best because it is not I who write them."
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He recognized and did the private and public duties of the hour.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He recognized and did the private and public duties of the hour.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He recognized and did the private and public duties of the hour.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said, "I like my poems best because it is not I who write them."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In 1866 the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on him by Harvard University, and he was chosen an Overseer.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He said, "I like my poems best because it is not I who write them."
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading In 1866 the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on him by Harvard University, and he was chosen an Overseer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In 1866 the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on him by Harvard University, and he was chosen an Overseer.
which person or people
From this reading He said, "I like my poems best because it is not I who write them."
produce a literary work
From this reading He said, "I like my poems best because it is not I who write them."
