used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "No man but a blockhead," said Johnson, "ever wrote except for money."
in addition
From this reading In this case it implies also the contempt of the professional for the amateur.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading In this case it implies also the contempt of the professional for the amateur.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
blockheadnounUS /ˈblɑːkhed/
a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence
From this reading "No man but a blockhead," said Johnson, "ever wrote except for money."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No man but a blockhead," said Johnson, "ever wrote except for money."
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading LITERARY CAREER.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In this case it implies also the contempt of the professional for the amateur.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
at any time
From this reading "No man but a blockhead," said Johnson, "ever wrote except for money."
apart from; not including
From this reading "No man but a blockhead," said Johnson, "ever wrote except for money."
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
foppery
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From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "No man but a blockhead," said Johnson, "ever wrote except for money."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
half-humorous
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From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
high-flownadjective
pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
impliesverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading In this case it implies also the contempt of the professional for the amateur.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading "No man but a blockhead," said Johnson, "ever wrote except for money."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading LITERARY CAREER.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "No man but a blockhead," said Johnson, "ever wrote except for money."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "No man but a blockhead," said Johnson, "ever wrote except for money."
not any; not one
From this reading "No man but a blockhead," said Johnson, "ever wrote except for money."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
outrageousadjectiveUS /aʊˈtreɪdʒəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
proclaimingverbUS /proʊˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading In this case it implies also the contempt of the professional for the amateur.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No man but a blockhead," said Johnson, "ever wrote except for money."
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this case it implies also the contempt of the professional for the amateur.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
the act of using
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
which person or people
From this reading The doctrine is, of course, perfectly outrageous, and specially calculated to shock people who like to keep it for their private use, instead of proclaiming it in public.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But it is a good expression of that huge contempt for the foppery of high-flown sentiment which, as is not uncommon with Johnson, passes into something which would be cynical if it were not half-humorous.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "No man but a blockhead," said Johnson, "ever wrote except for money."
