used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It contains on the whole a greater number of really good things than any one of them.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading God bless you, I have none to tell, sir_,’ is almost as widely known as our nursery rhymes.
in addition
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
Anti-Jacobin
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From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It contains on the whole a greater number of really good things than any one of them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading God bless you, I have none to tell, sir_,’ is almost as widely known as our nursery rhymes.
give a benediction to
From this reading God bless you, I have none to tell, sir_,’ is almost as widely known as our nursery rhymes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It contains on the whole a greater number of really good things than any one of them.
contributorsnounUS /kənˈtrɪbjətərz/
plural of “contributor” — someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
DarwinnounUS /ˈdɑːrwɪn/
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
excelsverbUS /ɪkˈselz/
third-person singular of “excel” — distinguish oneself
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
the organ of sight
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading God bless you, I have none to tell, sir_,’ is almost as widely known as our nursery rhymes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It contains on the whole a greater number of really good things than any one of them.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It contains on the whole a greater number of really good things than any one of them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading God bless you, I have none to tell, sir_,’ is almost as widely known as our nursery rhymes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading God bless you, I have none to tell, sir_,’ is almost as widely known as our nursery rhymes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
of great significance or value
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading God bless you, I have none to tell, sir_,’ is almost as widely known as our nursery rhymes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading God bless you, I have none to tell, sir_,’ is almost as widely known as our nursery rhymes.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
MechanicsnounUS /məˈkænɪks/
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
meltingnounUS /ˈmeltɪŋ/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
not one, and not any
From this reading God bless you, I have none to tell, sir_,’ is almost as widely known as our nursery rhymes.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It contains on the whole a greater number of really good things than any one of them.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading God bless you, I have none to tell, sir_,’ is almost as widely known as our nursery rhymes.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It contains on the whole a greater number of really good things than any one of them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It contains on the whole a greater number of really good things than any one of them.
OpticsnounUS /ˈɑːptɪks/
the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading God bless you, I have none to tell, sir_,’ is almost as widely known as our nursery rhymes.
parodynounUS /ˈperədi/
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
PlantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
plyverbUS /plaɪ/
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
PulleynounUS /ˈpʊli/
a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It contains on the whole a greater number of really good things than any one of them.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
rhymesnounUS /raɪmz/
plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading God bless you, I have none to tell, sir_,’ is almost as widely known as our nursery rhymes.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
term of address for a man
From this reading God bless you, I have none to tell, sir_,’ is almost as widely known as our nursery rhymes.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “‘_Story!
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
express in words
From this reading God bless you, I have none to tell, sir_,’ is almost as widely known as our nursery rhymes.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It contains on the whole a greater number of really good things than any one of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It contains on the whole a greater number of really good things than any one of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading God bless you, I have none to tell, sir_,’ is almost as widely known as our nursery rhymes.
TrianglesnounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəlz/
plural of “triangle” — a three-sided polygon
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
wantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The _Loves of the Triangles_, in which, “‘Th’ obedient Pulley strong Mechanics ply, And wanton Optics roll the melting eye!’ is an irresistible parody, and likely to keep the original of Darwin [_Loves of the Plants_] in remembrance.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It contains on the whole a greater number of really good things than any one of them.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading God bless you, I have none to tell, sir_,’ is almost as widely known as our nursery rhymes.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading “But if _The Anti-Jacobin_ excels all similar works in popularity, and in the eminence of its contributors, it also excels them in another important particular.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading God bless you, I have none to tell, sir_,’ is almost as widely known as our nursery rhymes.
