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From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I return you the Italian MS.--but do not hastily imagine that I am indolent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I return you the Italian MS.--but do not hastily imagine that I am indolent.
cannot
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From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
concurverbUS /kənˈkɜːr/
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I return you the Italian MS.--but do not hastily imagine that I am indolent.
exhibitingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading I hate the usual smooth way of exhibiting proud humility.
extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/
third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Friday Night.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
usually; as a rule
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading I return you the Italian MS.--but do not hastily imagine that I am indolent.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading I hate the usual smooth way of exhibiting proud humility.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading I hate the usual smooth way of exhibiting proud humility.
be the source of pain
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading I return you the Italian MS.--but do not hastily imagine that I am indolent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading I return you the Italian MS.--but do not hastily imagine that I am indolent.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading I return you the Italian MS.--but do not hastily imagine that I am indolent.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
MSnounUS /mɪz/
a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers
From this reading I return you the Italian MS.--but do not hastily imagine that I am indolent.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Friday Night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I hate the usual smooth way of exhibiting proud humility.
and nothing more
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
peruseverbUS /pərˈuːz/
examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading I hate the usual smooth way of exhibiting proud humility.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I return you the Italian MS.--but do not hastily imagine that I am indolent.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
term of address for a man
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading I hate the usual smooth way of exhibiting proud humility.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I return you the Italian MS.--but do not hastily imagine that I am indolent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading I hate the usual smooth way of exhibiting proud humility.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I hate the usual smooth way of exhibiting proud humility.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
which person or people
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A general rule _only_ extends to the majority--and, believe me, the few judicious parents who may peruse my book, will not feel themselves hurt--and the weak are too vain to mind what is said in a book intended for children.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My dear sir, THOUGH your remarks are generally judicious--I cannot _now_ concur with you, I mean with respect to the preface[67-A], and have not altered it.
