used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AS I am become a reviewer, I think it right, in the way of business, to consider the subject.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading The voice of the people is only the voice of truth, when some man of abilities has had time to get fast hold of the GREAT NOSE of the monster.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The account of Necker is one unvaried tone of admiration.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The account of Necker is one unvaried tone of admiration.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading You have alarmed the editor of the Critical, as the advertisement prefixed to the Appendix plainly shows.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading You have alarmed the editor of the Critical, as the advertisement prefixed to the Appendix plainly shows.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading AS I am become a reviewer, I think it right, in the way of business, to consider the subject.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
AppendixnounUS /əˈpendɪks/
supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
From this reading You have alarmed the editor of the Critical, as the advertisement prefixed to the Appendix plainly shows.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS I am become a reviewer, I think it right, in the way of business, to consider the subject.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Of course, local fame is generally a clamour, and dies away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading AS I am become a reviewer, I think it right, in the way of business, to consider the subject.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
brought into existence
From this reading Surely men were born only to provide for the sustenance of the body by enfeebling the mind!
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading AS I am become a reviewer, I think it right, in the way of business, to consider the subject.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Surely men were born only to provide for the sustenance of the body by enfeebling the mind!
cantnounUS /kænt/
stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
clamourverbUS /ˈklæmər/
utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
From this reading Of course, local fame is generally a clamour, and dies away.
deem to be
From this reading AS I am become a reviewer, I think it right, in the way of business, to consider the subject.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, local fame is generally a clamour, and dies away.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
approval
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
CriticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading You have alarmed the editor of the Critical, as the advertisement prefixed to the Appendix plainly shows.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading Of course, local fame is generally a clamour, and dies away.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading You have alarmed the editor of the Critical, as the advertisement prefixed to the Appendix plainly shows.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
enfeeblingadjective
causing debilitation
From this reading Surely men were born only to provide for the sustenance of the body by enfeebling the mind!
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
at any time
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Of course, local fame is generally a clamour, and dies away.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The voice of the people is only the voice of truth, when some man of abilities has had time to get fast hold of the GREAT NOSE of the monster.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
usually; as a rule
From this reading Of course, local fame is generally a clamour, and dies away.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The voice of the people is only the voice of truth, when some man of abilities has had time to get fast hold of the GREAT NOSE of the monster.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The voice of the people is only the voice of truth, when some man of abilities has had time to get fast hold of the GREAT NOSE of the monster.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The voice of the people is only the voice of truth, when some man of abilities has had time to get fast hold of the GREAT NOSE of the monster.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The voice of the people is only the voice of truth, when some man of abilities has had time to get fast hold of the GREAT NOSE of the monster.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have alarmed the editor of the Critical, as the advertisement prefixed to the Appendix plainly shows.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The voice of the people is only the voice of truth, when some man of abilities has had time to get fast hold of the GREAT NOSE of the monster.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AS I am become a reviewer, I think it right, in the way of business, to consider the subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AS I am become a reviewer, I think it right, in the way of business, to consider the subject.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AS I am become a reviewer, I think it right, in the way of business, to consider the subject.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
liberalitynounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈælətiː/
an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Of course, local fame is generally a clamour, and dies away.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The voice of the people is only the voice of truth, when some man of abilities has had time to get fast hold of the GREAT NOSE of the monster.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY. * * * * *
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
the force of workers available
From this reading Surely men were born only to provide for the sustenance of the body by enfeebling the mind!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Surely men were born only to provide for the sustenance of the body by enfeebling the mind!
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading The voice of the people is only the voice of truth, when some man of abilities has had time to get fast hold of the GREAT NOSE of the monster.
MonthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
NeckernounUS /ˈnekər/
a lover who necks
From this reading The account of Necker is one unvaried tone of admiration.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading The voice of the people is only the voice of truth, when some man of abilities has had time to get fast hold of the GREAT NOSE of the monster.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AS I am become a reviewer, I think it right, in the way of business, to consider the subject.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The account of Necker is one unvaried tone of admiration.
and nothing more
From this reading The voice of the people is only the voice of truth, when some man of abilities has had time to get fast hold of the GREAT NOSE of the monster.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The voice of the people is only the voice of truth, when some man of abilities has had time to get fast hold of the GREAT NOSE of the monster.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading You have alarmed the editor of the Critical, as the advertisement prefixed to the Appendix plainly shows.
prefixed
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From this reading You have alarmed the editor of the Critical, as the advertisement prefixed to the Appendix plainly shows.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Surely men were born only to provide for the sustenance of the body by enfeebling the mind!
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
reviewernounUS /riˈvjuːər/
someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
From this reading AS I am become a reviewer, I think it right, in the way of business, to consider the subject.
precisely, exactly
From this reading AS I am become a reviewer, I think it right, in the way of business, to consider the subject.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading You have alarmed the editor of the Critical, as the advertisement prefixed to the Appendix plainly shows.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The voice of the people is only the voice of truth, when some man of abilities has had time to get fast hold of the GREAT NOSE of the monster.
strewed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading AS I am become a reviewer, I think it right, in the way of business, to consider the subject.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely men were born only to provide for the sustenance of the body by enfeebling the mind!
sustenancenounUS /ˈsʌstənəns/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading Surely men were born only to provide for the sustenance of the body by enfeebling the mind!
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS I am become a reviewer, I think it right, in the way of business, to consider the subject.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading AS I am become a reviewer, I think it right, in the way of business, to consider the subject.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The voice of the people is only the voice of truth, when some man of abilities has had time to get fast hold of the GREAT NOSE of the monster.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AS I am become a reviewer, I think it right, in the way of business, to consider the subject.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The account of Necker is one unvaried tone of admiration.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The voice of the people is only the voice of truth, when some man of abilities has had time to get fast hold of the GREAT NOSE of the monster.
unvariedadjective
lacking variety
From this reading The account of Necker is one unvaried tone of admiration.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The voice of the people is only the voice of truth, when some man of abilities has had time to get fast hold of the GREAT NOSE of the monster.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading The Appendix to the Monthly afforded me more amusement, though every article almost wants energy and a _cant_ of virtue and liberality is strewed over it; always tame, and eager to pay court to established fame.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AS I am become a reviewer, I think it right, in the way of business, to consider the subject.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Surely men were born only to provide for the sustenance of the body by enfeebling the mind!
at the time that
From this reading The voice of the people is only the voice of truth, when some man of abilities has had time to get fast hold of the GREAT NOSE of the monster.
which person or people
From this reading The Critical appears to me to be a timid, mean production, and its success is a reflection on the taste and judgment of the public; but, as a body, who ever gave it credit for much?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have alarmed the editor of the Critical, as the advertisement prefixed to the Appendix plainly shows.
