used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading What estimate is to be formed of Burns--not as a poet, but as a man--is a question that will long be asked, and will be variously answered, according to the principles men hold, and the temperament they are of.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading What estimate is to be formed of Burns--not as a poet, but as a man--is a question that will long be asked, and will be variously answered, according to the principles men hold, and the temperament they are of.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What estimate is to be formed of Burns--not as a poet, but as a man--is a question that will long be asked, and will be variously answered, according to the principles men hold, and the temperament they are of.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading What estimate is to be formed of Burns--not as a poet, but as a man--is a question that will long be asked, and will be variously answered, according to the principles men hold, and the temperament they are of.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Those who wish to see a comment on his character, at once wise and tender, should turn to Mr. Carlyle's famous essay on Burns.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Those who wish to see a comment on his character, at once wise and tender, should turn to Mr. Carlyle's famous essay on Burns.
Burns'snounUS /ˈbɜːrnzɪz/
possessive form of “burns” — United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What estimate is to be formed of Burns--not as a poet, but as a man--is a question that will long be asked, and will be variously answered, according to the principles men hold, and the temperament they are of.
Carlyle'snounUS /kɑːrˈlaɪlz/
possessive form of “carlyle” — Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)
From this reading Those who wish to see a comment on his character, at once wise and tender, should turn to Mr. Carlyle's famous essay on Burns.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading CHARACTER, POEMS, SONGS.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
essaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading Those who wish to see a comment on his character, at once wise and tender, should turn to Mr. Carlyle's famous essay on Burns.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading What estimate is to be formed of Burns--not as a poet, but as a man--is a question that will long be asked, and will be variously answered, according to the principles men hold, and the temperament they are of.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Those who wish to see a comment on his character, at once wise and tender, should turn to Mr. Carlyle's famous essay on Burns.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading What estimate is to be formed of Burns--not as a poet, but as a man--is a question that will long be asked, and will be variously answered, according to the principles men hold, and the temperament they are of.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
assemble or get together
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
the act of giving
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading What estimate is to be formed of Burns--not as a poet, but as a man--is a question that will long be asked, and will be variously answered, according to the principles men hold, and the temperament they are of.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading What estimate is to be formed of Burns--not as a poet, but as a man--is a question that will long be asked, and will be variously answered, according to the principles men hold, and the temperament they are of.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
the force of workers available
From this reading What estimate is to be formed of Burns--not as a poet, but as a man--is a question that will long be asked, and will be variously answered, according to the principles men hold, and the temperament they are of.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Those who wish to see a comment on his character, at once wise and tender, should turn to Mr. Carlyle's famous essay on Burns.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What estimate is to be formed of Burns--not as a poet, but as a man--is a question that will long be asked, and will be variously answered, according to the principles men hold, and the temperament they are of.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Those who wish to see a comment on his character, at once wise and tender, should turn to Mr. Carlyle's famous essay on Burns.
on one occasion
From this reading Those who wish to see a comment on his character, at once wise and tender, should turn to Mr. Carlyle's famous essay on Burns.
POEMSnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading CHARACTER, POEMS, SONGS.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading What estimate is to be formed of Burns--not as a poet, but as a man--is a question that will long be asked, and will be variously answered, according to the principles men hold, and the temperament they are of.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading What estimate is to be formed of Burns--not as a poet, but as a man--is a question that will long be asked, and will be variously answered, according to the principles men hold, and the temperament they are of.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading What estimate is to be formed of Burns--not as a poet, but as a man--is a question that will long be asked, and will be variously answered, according to the principles men hold, and the temperament they are of.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Those who wish to see a comment on his character, at once wise and tender, should turn to Mr. Carlyle's famous essay on Burns.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Those who wish to see a comment on his character, at once wise and tender, should turn to Mr. Carlyle's famous essay on Burns.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading CHARACTER, POEMS, SONGS.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading What estimate is to be formed of Burns--not as a poet, but as a man--is a question that will long be asked, and will be variously answered, according to the principles men hold, and the temperament they are of.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Those who wish to see a comment on his character, at once wise and tender, should turn to Mr. Carlyle's famous essay on Burns.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What estimate is to be formed of Burns--not as a poet, but as a man--is a question that will long be asked, and will be variously answered, according to the principles men hold, and the temperament they are of.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What estimate is to be formed of Burns--not as a poet, but as a man--is a question that will long be asked, and will be variously answered, according to the principles men hold, and the temperament they are of.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who wish to see a comment on his character, at once wise and tender, should turn to Mr. Carlyle's famous essay on Burns.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Those who wish to see a comment on his character, at once wise and tender, should turn to Mr. Carlyle's famous essay on Burns.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
variouslyadverbUS /ˈveriəsli/
in diverse ways
From this reading What estimate is to be formed of Burns--not as a poet, but as a man--is a question that will long be asked, and will be variously answered, according to the principles men hold, and the temperament they are of.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If this narrative has in any way succeeded in giving the lights and the shadows of Burns's life, little comment need now be added.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What estimate is to be formed of Burns--not as a poet, but as a man--is a question that will long be asked, and will be variously answered, according to the principles men hold, and the temperament they are of.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
which person or people
From this reading Those who wish to see a comment on his character, at once wise and tender, should turn to Mr. Carlyle's famous essay on Burns.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The reader will, it is hoped, gather from the brief record of facts here presented, a better impression of the man as he was, in his strength and in his weakness, than from any attempt which might have been made to bring his various qualities together into a moral portrait.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Those who wish to see a comment on his character, at once wise and tender, should turn to Mr. Carlyle's famous essay on Burns.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Those who wish to see a comment on his character, at once wise and tender, should turn to Mr. Carlyle's famous essay on Burns.
