used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps it is strange, however, that a Manchester tradesman should have to advertise for a poet.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
advertiseverbUS /ˈædvərtaɪz/
call attention to
From this reading Perhaps it is strange, however, that a Manchester tradesman should have to advertise for a poet.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading * * * * * THE REAL AND THE IDEAL.--There is as much difference between the real and the ideal, as there is between a castle in Ayrshire and a castle in the Air.
(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 Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
react verbally
From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In most large businesses there are such young men, who let off their poetical steam in effusions to the moon, &c., and merely waste it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading * * * * * THE REAL AND THE IDEAL.--There is as much difference between the real and the ideal, as there is between a castle in Ayrshire and a castle in the Air.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
AyrshirenounUS /ˈeɪərʃaɪər/
hardy breed of dairy cattle from Ayr, Scotland
From this reading * * * * * THE REAL AND THE IDEAL.--There is as much difference between the real and the ideal, as there is between a castle in Ayrshire and a castle in the Air.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading * * * * * THE REAL AND THE IDEAL.--There is as much difference between the real and the ideal, as there is between a castle in Ayrshire and a castle in the Air.
businessesnounUS /ˈbɪznəsəz/
plural of “business” — a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In most large businesses there are such young men, who let off their poetical steam in effusions to the moon, &c., and merely waste it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading In most large businesses there are such young men, who let off their poetical steam in effusions to the moon, &c., and merely waste it.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading * * * * * THE REAL AND THE IDEAL.--There is as much difference between the real and the ideal, as there is between a castle in Ayrshire and a castle in the Air.
collarsnounUS /ˈkɑːlərz/
plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
coursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
approval
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading * * * * * THE REAL AND THE IDEAL.--There is as much difference between the real and the ideal, as there is between a castle in Ayrshire and a castle in the Air.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
ducape
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From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
effusions
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From this reading In most large businesses there are such young men, who let off their poetical steam in effusions to the moon, &c., and merely waste it.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
divisible by two
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps it is strange, however, that a Manchester tradesman should have to advertise for a poet.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
grammaticaladjectiveUS /ɡrəˈmætəkəl/
of or pertaining to grammar
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps it is strange, however, that a Manchester tradesman should have to advertise for a poet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Perhaps it is strange, however, that a Manchester tradesman should have to advertise for a poet.
IDEALadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading * * * * * THE REAL AND THE IDEAL.--There is as much difference between the real and the ideal, as there is between a castle in Ayrshire and a castle in the Air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps it is strange, however, that a Manchester tradesman should have to advertise for a poet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it is strange, however, that a Manchester tradesman should have to advertise for a poet.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In most large businesses there are such young men, who let off their poetical steam in effusions to the moon, &c., and merely waste it.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In most large businesses there are such young men, who let off their poetical steam in effusions to the moon, &c., and merely waste it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
ManchesternounUS /ˈmæntʃestər/
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading Perhaps it is strange, however, that a Manchester tradesman should have to advertise for a poet.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
the force of workers available
From this reading In most large businesses there are such young men, who let off their poetical steam in effusions to the moon, &c., and merely waste it.
and nothing more
From this reading In most large businesses there are such young men, who let off their poetical steam in effusions to the moon, &c., and merely waste it.
merinonounUS /mərˈiːnoʊ/
white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading In most large businesses there are such young men, who let off their poetical steam in effusions to the moon, &c., and merely waste it.
mortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəfaɪd/
suffering from tissue death
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In most large businesses there are such young men, who let off their poetical steam in effusions to the moon, &c., and merely waste it.
moustache-movement
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From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading * * * * * THE REAL AND THE IDEAL.--There is as much difference between the real and the ideal, as there is between a castle in Ayrshire and a castle in the Air.
absolutely essential
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
not any; not one
From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In most large businesses there are such young men, who let off their poetical steam in effusions to the moon, &c., and merely waste it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it is strange, however, that a Manchester tradesman should have to advertise for a poet.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Perhaps it is strange, however, that a Manchester tradesman should have to advertise for a poet.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading In most large businesses there are such young men, who let off their poetical steam in effusions to the moon, &c., and merely waste it.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading * * * * * THE REAL AND THE IDEAL.--There is as much difference between the real and the ideal, as there is between a castle in Ayrshire and a castle in the Air.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
ridiculedverbUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːld/
past form of “ridicule” — subject to laughter or ridicule
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
ringlets
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From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
self-regardnoun
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
do one's shopping
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Perhaps it is strange, however, that a Manchester tradesman should have to advertise for a poet.
snubbedverbUS /snʌbd/
inflected form of “snub” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading In most large businesses there are such young men, who let off their poetical steam in effusions to the moon, &c., and merely waste it.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Perhaps it is strange, however, that a Manchester tradesman should have to advertise for a poet.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
subservientadjectiveUS /səbˈsɜːrviənt/
compliant and obedient to authority
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In most large businesses there are such young men, who let off their poetical steam in effusions to the moon, &c., and merely waste it.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps it is strange, however, that a Manchester tradesman should have to advertise for a poet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In most large businesses there are such young men, who let off their poetical steam in effusions to the moon, &c., and merely waste it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
up to a particular time
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps it is strange, however, that a Manchester tradesman should have to advertise for a poet.
tradesmannoun
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Perhaps it is strange, however, that a Manchester tradesman should have to advertise for a poet.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
being of use or service
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading In most large businesses there are such young men, who let off their poetical steam in effusions to the moon, &c., and merely waste it.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
which person or people
From this reading In most large businesses there are such young men, who let off their poetical steam in effusions to the moon, &c., and merely waste it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many of these poor young fellows are snubbed and ridiculed, and thus have their self-regard--which is always sensitive--irritated and mortified, till they are driven to all manner of reckless and evil courses; whereas, by the useful direction of their talent, rendering it subservient to the purposes of the shop, they would be enabled to fulfil the aspirations that are in them with credit to themselves and with advantage to their employers: provided they would pay that attention to their grammatical studies, which is necessary to the composition of decent verses, even on the subject of a merino or a ducape.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Is there no young man in his establishment that turns down his collars and grows his hair in ringlets, and has joined the moustache-movement, that would answer his purpose?
