used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading In this dilemma, between vanity and forgetfulness, much useful warning is withheld from the world, since all agree that one fact is more valuable than volumes of theory.
(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 In this dilemma, between vanity and forgetfulness, much useful warning is withheld from the world, since all agree that one fact is more valuable than volumes of theory.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading This train of meditation was awakened by unpacking a case, in which a pile of journals, which I had kept from early youth, met my eye.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In this dilemma, between vanity and forgetfulness, much useful warning is withheld from the world, since all agree that one fact is more valuable than volumes of theory.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
bramblenounUS /ˈbræmbəl/
any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This train of meditation was awakened by unpacking a case, in which a pile of journals, which I had kept from early youth, met my eye.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
coute
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From this reading Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
deterredverbUS /dɪˈtɜːrd/
inflected form of “deter” — try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
dilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading In this dilemma, between vanity and forgetfulness, much useful warning is withheld from the world, since all agree that one fact is more valuable than volumes of theory.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
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 This train of meditation was awakened by unpacking a case, in which a pile of journals, which I had kept from early youth, met my eye.
egotismnounUS /ˈiːɡətɪzəm/
an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
the organ of sight
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In this dilemma, between vanity and forgetfulness, much useful warning is withheld from the world, since all agree that one fact is more valuable than volumes of theory.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
fire-side
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From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading In this dilemma, between vanity and forgetfulness, much useful warning is withheld from the world, since all agree that one fact is more valuable than volumes of theory.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This train of meditation was awakened by unpacking a case, in which a pile of journals, which I had kept from early youth, met my eye.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This train of meditation was awakened by unpacking a case, in which a pile of journals, which I had kept from early youth, met my eye.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
imaginesnounUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənz/
plural of “imago” — (psychoanalysis) an idealized image of someone (usually a parent) formed in childhood
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
imputedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “impute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading This train of meditation was awakened by unpacking a case, in which a pile of journals, which I had kept from early youth, met my eye.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading This train of meditation was awakened by unpacking a case, in which a pile of journals, which I had kept from early youth, met my eye.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
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 Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading This train of meditation was awakened by unpacking a case, in which a pile of journals, which I had kept from early youth, met my eye.
memorandanounUS /ˌmemərˈændə/
a written proposal or reminder
From this reading Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
and nothing more
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading This train of meditation was awakened by unpacking a case, in which a pile of journals, which I had kept from early youth, met my eye.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In this dilemma, between vanity and forgetfulness, much useful warning is withheld from the world, since all agree that one fact is more valuable than volumes of theory.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In this dilemma, between vanity and forgetfulness, much useful warning is withheld from the world, since all agree that one fact is more valuable than volumes of theory.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This train of meditation was awakened by unpacking a case, in which a pile of journals, which I had kept from early youth, met my eye.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In this dilemma, between vanity and forgetfulness, much useful warning is withheld from the world, since all agree that one fact is more valuable than volumes of theory.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading This train of meditation was awakened by unpacking a case, in which a pile of journals, which I had kept from early youth, met my eye.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
qui
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From this reading Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
recountingnounUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/
an act of narration
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
unusual or striking
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
reminiscencenounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsəns/
a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
determined
From this reading Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
sagest
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From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In this dilemma, between vanity and forgetfulness, much useful warning is withheld from the world, since all agree that one fact is more valuable than volumes of theory.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading In this dilemma, between vanity and forgetfulness, much useful warning is withheld from the world, since all agree that one fact is more valuable than volumes of theory.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this dilemma, between vanity and forgetfulness, much useful warning is withheld from the world, since all agree that one fact is more valuable than volumes of theory.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
create by training and teaching
From this reading This train of meditation was awakened by unpacking a case, in which a pile of journals, which I had kept from early youth, met my eye.
unpackingverbUS /ənˈpækɪŋ/
-ing form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading This train of meditation was awakened by unpacking a case, in which a pile of journals, which I had kept from early youth, met my eye.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
being of use or service
From this reading In this dilemma, between vanity and forgetfulness, much useful warning is withheld from the world, since all agree that one fact is more valuable than volumes of theory.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading In this dilemma, between vanity and forgetfulness, much useful warning is withheld from the world, since all agree that one fact is more valuable than volumes of theory.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading In this dilemma, between vanity and forgetfulness, much useful warning is withheld from the world, since all agree that one fact is more valuable than volumes of theory.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "A bramble at the eye is larger than an oak at a distance," and thus every man is of importance in his own view; and imagines that he could communicate something of profit or pleasure by recounting the results of his individual experience.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In this dilemma, between vanity and forgetfulness, much useful warning is withheld from the world, since all agree that one fact is more valuable than volumes of theory.
a message informing of danger
From this reading In this dilemma, between vanity and forgetfulness, much useful warning is withheld from the world, since all agree that one fact is more valuable than volumes of theory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This train of meditation was awakened by unpacking a case, in which a pile of journals, which I had kept from early youth, met my eye.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But the most remarkable adventures, as well as the sagest remarks, are forgotten, if they are merely the subjects of fire-side reminiscence; and people are deterred from making public the events of their own lives through the terror of imputed egotism, however well they may feel inclined to impart a benefit to their species.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This train of meditation was awakened by unpacking a case, in which a pile of journals, which I had kept from early youth, met my eye.
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading In this dilemma, between vanity and forgetfulness, much useful warning is withheld from the world, since all agree that one fact is more valuable than volumes of theory.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In this dilemma, between vanity and forgetfulness, much useful warning is withheld from the world, since all agree that one fact is more valuable than volumes of theory.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Many a bitter recollection rose upon my mind, as I arranged them according to order; but _coute qui coute_, I resolved that I would collect my scattered memoranda, and attempt a sketch of my own history.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading This train of meditation was awakened by unpacking a case, in which a pile of journals, which I had kept from early youth, met my eye.
