6th
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From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
ardens
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From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
argumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
betwixtprepositionUS /biˈtwɪkst/
an old word for “between”
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
blunderers
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From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
blundersnounUS /ˈblʌndərz/
plural of “blunder” — an embarrassing mistake
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
bullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
bullsnounUS /bʊlz/
plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
compensateverbUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/
adjust for
From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
DUBLINnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading THE DUBLIN SHOEBLACK.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
foreignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
irrefragably
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From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
preferverbUS /prəˈfɜːr/
like better; value more highly
From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
priori
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From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
rhetoricnounUS /ˈretərɪk/
using language effectively to please or persuade
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
SHOEBLACKnoun
a person who polishes shoes and boots
From this reading THE DUBLIN SHOEBLACK.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
syllogismnoun
deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUBLIN SHOEBLACK.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
verbum
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From this reading After the instances we have produced, chapter 6th, of the _verbum ardens_ of English and foreign poets, and after the resemblance that we have pointed out betwixt certain figures of rhetoric and the Irish bull, we have little reason to fear that the candid and enlightened reader should object to our major.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Upon looking over our last chapter on practical bulls, we were much concerned to find that we have so few Irish and so many foreign blunders.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading It is with still more regret we perceive, that notwithstanding our utmost diligence, we have not yet been able to point out the distinguishing characteristic of an Irish bull.
à
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From this reading But to compensate for this disappointment we have devised a syllogism, which some people may prefer to an à priori argument, to prove irrefragably, that the Irish are blunderers.
