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From this reading Without 10 affecting the accuracy of a definition, we may call the latter the originality of right moral feeling.
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From this reading These illustrations of Aristotle's doctrine may 5 suffice.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now let us proceed to a fresh position; which, as before, shall first be broadly stated, then modified and explained.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading Without 10 affecting the accuracy of a definition, we may call the latter the originality of right moral feeling.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading Without 10 affecting the accuracy of a definition, we may call the latter the originality of right moral feeling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
Aristotle'snounUS /ˈerəstɑːtəlz/
possessive form of “aristotle” — one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)
From this reading These illustrations of Aristotle's doctrine may 5 suffice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now let us proceed to a fresh position; which, as before, shall first be broadly stated, then modified and explained.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now let us proceed to a fresh position; which, as before, shall first be broadly stated, then modified and explained.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Now let us proceed to a fresh position; which, as before, shall first be broadly stated, then modified and explained.
broadlyadverbUS /ˈbrɔːdli/
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading Now let us proceed to a fresh position; which, as before, shall first be broadly stated, then modified and explained.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Without 10 affecting the accuracy of a definition, we may call the latter the originality of right moral feeling.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading Without 10 affecting the accuracy of a definition, we may call the latter the originality of right moral feeling.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading How does originality differ from the poetical talent?
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading These illustrations of Aristotle's doctrine may 5 suffice.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How does originality differ from the poetical talent?
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Now let us proceed to a fresh position; which, as before, shall first be broadly stated, then modified and explained.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Without 10 affecting the accuracy of a definition, we may call the latter the originality of right moral feeling.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Now let us proceed to a fresh position; which, as before, shall first be broadly stated, then modified and explained.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Now let us proceed to a fresh position; which, as before, shall first be broadly stated, then modified and explained.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading How does originality differ from the poetical talent?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
How
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From this reading How does originality differ from the poetical talent?
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading These illustrations of Aristotle's doctrine may 5 suffice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
and nothing more
From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Without 10 affecting the accuracy of a definition, we may call the latter the originality of right moral feeling.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Now let us proceed to a fresh position; which, as before, shall first be broadly stated, then modified and explained.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading These illustrations of Aristotle's doctrine may 5 suffice.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading Now let us proceed to a fresh position; which, as before, shall first be broadly stated, then modified and explained.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Without 10 affecting the accuracy of a definition, we may call the latter the originality of right moral feeling.
Myrrha
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From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now let us proceed to a fresh position; which, as before, shall first be broadly stated, then modified and explained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
originalitynounUS /ərˌɪdʒəˈnælɪti/
the ability to think and act independently
From this reading How does originality differ from the poetical talent?
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading How does originality differ from the poetical talent?
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Now let us proceed to a fresh position; which, as before, shall first be broadly stated, then modified and explained.
continue talking
From this reading Now let us proceed to a fresh position; which, as before, shall first be broadly stated, then modified and explained.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Without 10 affecting the accuracy of a definition, we may call the latter the originality of right moral feeling.
Sardanapalus
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From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
Shakspeare
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From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Now let us proceed to a fresh position; which, as before, shall first be broadly stated, then modified and explained.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Now let us proceed to a fresh position; which, as before, shall first be broadly stated, then modified and explained.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading These illustrations of Aristotle's doctrine may 5 suffice.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading How does originality differ from the poetical talent?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now let us proceed to a fresh position; which, as before, shall first be broadly stated, then modified and explained.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These illustrations of Aristotle's doctrine may 5 suffice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now let us proceed to a fresh position; which, as before, shall first be broadly stated, then modified and explained.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now let us proceed to a fresh position; which, as before, shall first be broadly stated, then modified and explained.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without 10 affecting the accuracy of a definition, we may call the latter the originality of right moral feeling.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet his conception of Sardanapalus and Myrrha is fine and ideal, and in the style of excellence which we have just been admiring in Shakspeare and Scott.
