used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The theory of civil liberty has ever seemed lovely to the eyes of a young man enamoured of moral and intellectual beauty.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
alacritynounUS /əˈlækrəti/
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The theory of civil liberty has ever seemed lovely to the eyes of a young man enamoured of moral and intellectual beauty.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Shelley's devotion to freedom, therefore, was ardent and sincere.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The theory of civil liberty has ever seemed lovely to the eyes of a young man enamoured of moral and intellectual beauty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
cabals
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From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading The theory of civil liberty has ever seemed lovely to the eyes of a young man enamoured of moral and intellectual beauty.
clamours
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From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
consumeverbUS /kənˈsuːm/
eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Shelley's devotion to freedom, therefore, was ardent and sincere.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
electionsnounUS /ɪˈlekʃənz/
plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
enamoured
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From this reading The theory of civil liberty has ever seemed lovely to the eyes of a young man enamoured of moral and intellectual beauty.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
at any time
From this reading The theory of civil liberty has ever seemed lovely to the eyes of a young man enamoured of moral and intellectual beauty.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The theory of civil liberty has ever seemed lovely to the eyes of a young man enamoured of moral and intellectual beauty.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Shelley's devotion to freedom, therefore, was ardent and sincere.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
gallantlyadverbUS /ˈɡæləntli/
in a gallant manner
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
highest in quality
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The theory of civil liberty has ever seemed lovely to the eyes of a young man enamoured of moral and intellectual beauty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading The theory of civil liberty has ever seemed lovely to the eyes of a young man enamoured of moral and intellectual beauty.
intriguesnounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡz/
plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading The theory of civil liberty has ever seemed lovely to the eyes of a young man enamoured of moral and intellectual beauty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The theory of civil liberty has ever seemed lovely to the eyes of a young man enamoured of moral and intellectual beauty.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The theory of civil liberty has ever seemed lovely to the eyes of a young man enamoured of moral and intellectual beauty.
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 theory of civil liberty has ever seemed lovely to the eyes of a young man enamoured of moral and intellectual beauty.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The theory of civil liberty has ever seemed lovely to the eyes of a young man enamoured of moral and intellectual beauty.
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
republicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
sacrificesnounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪz/
plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The theory of civil liberty has ever seemed lovely to the eyes of a young man enamoured of moral and intellectual beauty.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
Shelley'snounUS /ˈʃeliz/
possessive form of “shelley” — English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)
From this reading Shelley's devotion to freedom, therefore, was ardent and sincere.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Shelley's devotion to freedom, therefore, was ardent and sincere.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The theory of civil liberty has ever seemed lovely to the eyes of a young man enamoured of moral and intellectual beauty.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading The theory of civil liberty has ever seemed lovely to the eyes of a young man enamoured of moral and intellectual beauty.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Shelley's devotion to freedom, therefore, was ardent and sincere.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The theory of civil liberty has ever seemed lovely to the eyes of a young man enamoured of moral and intellectual beauty.
unhesitatingadjective
characterized by quickness and firmness
From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
uninvitingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
neither attractive nor tempting
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading His fancy viewed from a lofty eminence the grand scheme of an ideal republic; and he could not descend to the humble task of setting out the boundaries of neighbouring rights, and to the uninviting duties of actual administration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shelley's devotion to freedom, therefore, was ardent and sincere.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have submitted with cheerful alacrity to the greatest sacrifices, had they been demanded of him, to advance the sacred cause of liberty; and he would have gallantly encountered every peril in the fearless resistance to active oppression.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The theory of civil liberty has ever seemed lovely to the eyes of a young man enamoured of moral and intellectual beauty.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Nevertheless, in ordinary times, although a generous and unhesitating patriot, he was little inclined to consume the pleasant season of youth amidst the intrigues and clamours of elections, and in the dull and selfish cabals of parties.
