1839
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From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
accededverbUS /ækˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “accede” — yield to another's wish or opinion
From this reading I proposed that we should set up a Review; this was acceded to with acclamation.
acclamationnounUS /ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/
enthusiastic approval
From this reading I proposed that we should set up a Review; this was acceded to with acclamation.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
AdvocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
(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 Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
subject to appointment
From this reading I was appointed Editor, and remained long enough in Edinburgh to edit the first number of the _Edinburgh Review_.
move towards
From this reading _THE EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
BroughamnounUS /ˈbruːɡəm/
light carriage; pulled by a single horse
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
Buccleugh
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From this reading "One day we happened to meet in the eighth or ninth story or flat in Buccleugh Place, the elevated residence of the then Mr. Jeffrey.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "One day we happened to meet in the eighth or ninth story or flat in Buccleugh Place, the elevated residence of the then Mr. Jeffrey.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
Dundas
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From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
dynastynounUS /ˈdaɪnəsti/
a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
EDINBURGHnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading _THE EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
editverbUS /ˈedət/
prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
From this reading I was appointed Editor, and remained long enough in Edinburgh to edit the first number of the _Edinburgh Review_.
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading I was appointed Editor, and remained long enough in Edinburgh to edit the first number of the _Edinburgh Review_.
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading "One day we happened to meet in the eighth or ninth story or flat in Buccleugh Place, the elevated residence of the then Mr. Jeffrey.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading "One day we happened to meet in the eighth or ninth story or flat in Buccleugh Place, the elevated residence of the then Mr. Jeffrey.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I was appointed Editor, and remained long enough in Edinburgh to edit the first number of the _Edinburgh Review_.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading _THE EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
exercisingnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzɪŋ/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading "One day we happened to meet in the eighth or ninth story or flat in Buccleugh Place, the elevated residence of the then Mr. Jeffrey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
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past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "One day we happened to meet in the eighth or ninth story or flat in Buccleugh Place, the elevated residence of the then Mr. Jeffrey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
of great significance or value
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
Jeffrey
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From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
a characteristic state or mode of living
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _THE EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I was appointed Editor, and remained long enough in Edinburgh to edit the first number of the _Edinburgh Review_.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
maintainingverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
come together
From this reading "One day we happened to meet in the eighth or ninth story or flat in Buccleugh Place, the elevated residence of the then Mr. Jeffrey.
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 EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
used to form the superlative
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a form of address for a man
From this reading "One day we happened to meet in the eighth or ninth story or flat in Buccleugh Place, the elevated residence of the then Mr. Jeffrey.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading "One day we happened to meet in the eighth or ninth story or flat in Buccleugh Place, the elevated residence of the then Mr. Jeffrey.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _THE EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I was appointed Editor, and remained long enough in Edinburgh to edit the first number of the _Edinburgh Review_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One day we happened to meet in the eighth or ninth story or flat in Buccleugh Place, the elevated residence of the then Mr. Jeffrey.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "One day we happened to meet in the eighth or ninth story or flat in Buccleugh Place, the elevated residence of the then Mr. Jeffrey.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
by chance
From this reading _THE EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
PHILOSOPHYnounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading _THE EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "One day we happened to meet in the eighth or ninth story or flat in Buccleugh Place, the elevated residence of the then Mr. Jeffrey.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
PREFERMENTnoun
the act of preferring
From this reading _THE EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I proposed that we should set up a Review; this was acceded to with acclamation.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I was appointed Editor, and remained long enough in Edinburgh to edit the first number of the _Edinburgh Review_.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading "One day we happened to meet in the eighth or ninth story or flat in Buccleugh Place, the elevated residence of the then Mr. Jeffrey.
REVIEWnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading _THE EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I proposed that we should set up a Review; this was acceded to with acclamation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I proposed that we should set up a Review; this was acceded to with acclamation.
Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading _THE EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "One day we happened to meet in the eighth or ninth story or flat in Buccleugh Place, the elevated residence of the then Mr. Jeffrey.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading _THE EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I proposed that we should set up a Review; this was acceded to with acclamation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _THE EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "One day we happened to meet in the eighth or ninth story or flat in Buccleugh Place, the elevated residence of the then Mr. Jeffrey.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I proposed that we should set up a Review; this was acceded to with acclamation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _THE EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _THE EDINBURGH REVIEW_--LONDON--"MORAL PHILOSOPHY"--PREFERMENT We now approach what was perhaps the most important event in Sydney Smith's life, and this was the foundation of the _Edinburgh Review_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Writing in 1839, and looking back upon the struggles of his early manhood, he thus described the circumstances in which the Review originated:-- "Among the first persons with whom I became acquainted [in Edinburgh] were Lord Jeffrey, Lord Murray (late Lord Advocate for Scotland), and Lord Brougham; all of them maintaining opinions upon political subjects a little too liberal for the dynasty of Dundas, then exercising supreme power over the northern division of the Island.
