Chapter XXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

how long something has existed

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “On necessary and inevitable evils which overwhelm kingdoms at once, all disputation is vain: when they happen they must be endured.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “On necessary and inevitable evils which overwhelm kingdoms at once, all disputation is vain: when they happen they must be endured.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

have

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

make a strident sound

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

plural of “calamity” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

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From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

dearly loved

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

vehement oratory

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

From this reading “On necessary and inevitable evils which overwhelm kingdoms at once, all disputation is vain: when they happen they must be endured.

an elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

psychological suffering

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Let us not imagine evils which we do not feel, nor injure life by misrepresentations.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading “On necessary and inevitable evils which overwhelm kingdoms at once, all disputation is vain: when they happen they must be endured.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Let us not imagine evils which we do not feel, nor injure life by misrepresentations.

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From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

an acute insufficiency

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Let us not imagine evils which we do not feel, nor injure life by misrepresentations.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

grow vigorously

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

set up or found

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

come to pass

From this reading “On necessary and inevitable evils which overwhelm kingdoms at once, all disputation is vain: when they happen they must be endured.

exceedingly bad

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Let us not imagine evils which we do not feel, nor injure life by misrepresentations.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading “On necessary and inevitable evils which overwhelm kingdoms at once, all disputation is vain: when they happen they must be endured.

cause injuries or bodily harm to

From this reading Let us not imagine evils which we do not feel, nor injure life by misrepresentations.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “On necessary and inevitable evils which overwhelm kingdoms at once, all disputation is vain: when they happen they must be endured.

plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading “On necessary and inevitable evils which overwhelm kingdoms at once, all disputation is vain: when they happen they must be endured.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let us not imagine evils which we do not feel, nor injure life by misrepresentations.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Let us not imagine evils which we do not feel, nor injure life by misrepresentations.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

plural of “locust” — migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

plural of “misrepresentation” — a misleading falsehood

From this reading Let us not imagine evils which we do not feel, nor injure life by misrepresentations.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “On necessary and inevitable evils which overwhelm kingdoms at once, all disputation is vain: when they happen they must be endured.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

absolutely essential

From this reading “On necessary and inevitable evils which overwhelm kingdoms at once, all disputation is vain: when they happen they must be endured.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Let us not imagine evils which we do not feel, nor injure life by misrepresentations.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Let us not imagine evils which we do not feel, nor injure life by misrepresentations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

on one occasion

From this reading “On necessary and inevitable evils which overwhelm kingdoms at once, all disputation is vain: when they happen they must be endured.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading “On necessary and inevitable evils which overwhelm kingdoms at once, all disputation is vain: when they happen they must be endured.

a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

habitually complaining

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

on the contrary

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

Identical; not different.

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

have in common

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

third-person singular of “suspend” — hang freely

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

third-person singular of “threaten” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Let us not imagine evils which we do not feel, nor injure life by misrepresentations.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading “On necessary and inevitable evils which overwhelm kingdoms at once, all disputation is vain: when they happen they must be endured.

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From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Let us not imagine evils which we do not feel, nor injure life by misrepresentations.

at the time that

From this reading “On necessary and inevitable evils which overwhelm kingdoms at once, all disputation is vain: when they happen they must be endured.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I cannot bear that querulous eloquence which threatens every city with a siege like that of Jerusalem, that makes famine attend on every flight of locusts, and suspends pestilence on the wing of every blast that issues from the south.

wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading RASSELAS AND NEKAYAH CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION “Dear princess,” said Rasselas, “you fall into the common errors of exaggeratory declamation, by producing, in a familiar disquisition, examples of national calamities, and scenes of extensive misery, which are found in books rather than in the world, and which, as they are horrid, are ordained to be rare.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading But it is evident, that these bursts of universal distress are more dreaded than felt; thousands and ten thousands flourish in youth and wither in age, without the knowledge of any other than domestic evils, and share the same pleasures and vexations, whether their kings are mild or cruel, whether the armies of their country pursue their enemies or retreat before them.