used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With Memoir, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes, By The REV.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
brought into existence
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With Memoir, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes, By The REV.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading THE POETICAL WORKS OF CHARLES CHURCHILL.
CHURCHILLnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading THE POETICAL WORKS OF CHARLES CHURCHILL.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
CriticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading With Memoir, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes, By The REV.
DissertationnounUS /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/
a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree
From this reading With Memoir, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes, By The REV.
ExplanatoryadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplænətɔːri/
serving or intended to explain or make clear
From this reading With Memoir, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes, By The REV.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading GEORGE GILFILLAN.
GILFILLAN
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From this reading GEORGE GILFILLAN.
Goldsmith'snounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθs/
possessive form of “goldsmith” — an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CHURCHILL--HIS LIFE AND WRITINGS.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
MemoirnounUS /ˈmemwɑːr/
an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading With Memoir, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes, By The REV.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
narrow'd
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From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
plural of “note” — a brief written record
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE POETICAL WORKS OF CHARLES CHURCHILL.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
POETICALadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading THE POETICAL WORKS OF CHARLES CHURCHILL.
REVverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading With Memoir, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes, By The REV.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POETICAL WORKS OF CHARLES CHURCHILL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
which person or people
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Memoir, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes, By The REV.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading THE POETICAL WORKS OF CHARLES CHURCHILL.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In Churchill we find a signal specimen of a considerable class of writers, concerning whom Goldsmith's words are true-- "Who, born for the universe, narrow'd their mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind."
WRITINGSnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading CHURCHILL--HIS LIFE AND WRITINGS.
