adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I should not like to ask an indulgent and idle public to saunter about with me under a misapprehension.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I should not like to ask an indulgent and idle public to saunter about with me under a misapprehension.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading Years ago, people used to saunter over the Atlantic, and spend weeks in filling journals with their monotonous emotions.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading It would be more agreeable to invite it to go nowhere than somewhere; for almost every one has been somewhere, and has written about it.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It would be more agreeable to invite it to go nowhere than somewhere; for almost every one has been somewhere, and has written about it.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I should not like to ask an indulgent and idle public to saunter about with me under a misapprehension.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I should not like to ask an indulgent and idle public to saunter about with me under a misapprehension.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading The only compromise I can suggest is, that we shall go somewhere, and not learn anything about it.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I should not like to ask an indulgent and idle public to saunter about with me under a misapprehension.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading Years ago, people used to saunter over the Atlantic, and spend weeks in filling journals with their monotonous emotions.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be more agreeable to invite it to go nowhere than somewhere; for almost every one has been somewhere, and has written about it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would be more agreeable to invite it to go nowhere than somewhere; for almost every one has been somewhere, and has written about it.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The only compromise I can suggest is, that we shall go somewhere, and not learn anything about it.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
civil-service
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From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
competitiveadjectiveUS /kəmˈpetətɪv/
involving competition or competitiveness
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading The only compromise I can suggest is, that we shall go somewhere, and not learn anything about it.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Years ago, people used to saunter over the Atlantic, and spend weeks in filling journals with their monotonous emotions.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It would be more agreeable to invite it to go nowhere than somewhere; for almost every one has been somewhere, and has written about it.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Years ago, people used to saunter over the Atlantic, and spend weeks in filling journals with their monotonous emotions.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would be more agreeable to invite it to go nowhere than somewhere; for almost every one has been somewhere, and has written about it.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It would be more agreeable to invite it to go nowhere than somewhere; for almost every one has been somewhere, and has written about it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It would be more agreeable to invite it to go nowhere than somewhere; for almost every one has been somewhere, and has written about it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should not like to ask an indulgent and idle public to saunter about with me under a misapprehension.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading I should not like to ask an indulgent and idle public to saunter about with me under a misapprehension.
illy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
indulgentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
From this reading I should not like to ask an indulgent and idle public to saunter about with me under a misapprehension.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading It would be more agreeable to invite it to go nowhere than somewhere; for almost every one has been somewhere, and has written about it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only compromise I can suggest is, that we shall go somewhere, and not learn anything about it.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be more agreeable to invite it to go nowhere than somewhere; for almost every one has been somewhere, and has written about it.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Years ago, people used to saunter over the Atlantic, and spend weeks in filling journals with their monotonous emotions.
justifiableadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbəl/
capable of being justified
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The only compromise I can suggest is, that we shall go somewhere, and not learn anything about it.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I should not like to ask an indulgent and idle public to saunter about with me under a misapprehension.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I should not like to ask an indulgent and idle public to saunter about with me under a misapprehension.
misapprehensionnounUS /mɪˌsæpriˈhenʃən/
an understanding of something that is not correct
From this reading I should not like to ask an indulgent and idle public to saunter about with me under a misapprehension.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading Years ago, people used to saunter over the Atlantic, and spend weeks in filling journals with their monotonous emotions.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It would be more agreeable to invite it to go nowhere than somewhere; for almost every one has been somewhere, and has written about it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I should not like to ask an indulgent and idle public to saunter about with me under a misapprehension.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading It would be more agreeable to invite it to go nowhere than somewhere; for almost every one has been somewhere, and has written about it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It would be more agreeable to invite it to go nowhere than somewhere; for almost every one has been somewhere, and has written about it.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The only compromise I can suggest is, that we shall go somewhere, and not learn anything about it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Years ago, people used to saunter over the Atlantic, and spend weeks in filling journals with their monotonous emotions.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Years ago, people used to saunter over the Atlantic, and spend weeks in filling journals with their monotonous emotions.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading I should not like to ask an indulgent and idle public to saunter about with me under a misapprehension.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
saunternounUS /ˈsɔːntər/
a careless leisurely gait
From this reading I should not like to ask an indulgent and idle public to saunter about with me under a misapprehension.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The only compromise I can suggest is, that we shall go somewhere, and not learn anything about it.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should not like to ask an indulgent and idle public to saunter about with me under a misapprehension.
somewhereadverbUS /ˈsʌmwer/
in or at or to some place
From this reading It would be more agreeable to invite it to go nowhere than somewhere; for almost every one has been somewhere, and has written about it.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Years ago, people used to saunter over the Atlantic, and spend weeks in filling journals with their monotonous emotions.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The only compromise I can suggest is, that we shall go somewhere, and not learn anything about it.
text-book
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From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It would be more agreeable to invite it to go nowhere than somewhere; for almost every one has been somewhere, and has written about it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only compromise I can suggest is, that we shall go somewhere, and not learn anything about it.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The only compromise I can suggest is, that we shall go somewhere, and not learn anything about it.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Years ago, people used to saunter over the Atlantic, and spend weeks in filling journals with their monotonous emotions.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I should not like to ask an indulgent and idle public to saunter about with me under a misapprehension.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I should not like to ask an indulgent and idle public to saunter about with me under a misapprehension.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Years ago, people used to saunter over the Atlantic, and spend weeks in filling journals with their monotonous emotions.
volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The only compromise I can suggest is, that we shall go somewhere, and not learn anything about it.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Years ago, people used to saunter over the Atlantic, and spend weeks in filling journals with their monotonous emotions.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The instinct of the public against any thing like information in a volume of this kind is perfectly justifiable; and the reader will perhaps discover that this is illy adapted for a text-book in schools, or for the use of competitive candidates in the civil-service examinations.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I should not like to ask an indulgent and idle public to saunter about with me under a misapprehension.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be more agreeable to invite it to go nowhere than somewhere; for almost every one has been somewhere, and has written about it.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It would be more agreeable to invite it to go nowhere than somewhere; for almost every one has been somewhere, and has written about it.
YearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Years ago, people used to saunter over the Atlantic, and spend weeks in filling journals with their monotonous emotions.
