used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
in addition
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These remarks are published by Dr Darwin, as written under his own observations in the manuscript of his book, by a “_philosophical_ friend,” whom he left in his library.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least the sentiments have his sanction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
bequeathedverbUS /bəˈkwiːθt/
past form of “bequeath” — leave or give by will after one's death
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
bloodshednounUS /ˈblʌdʃed/
the shedding of blood resulting in murder
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading These remarks are published by Dr Darwin, as written under his own observations in the manuscript of his book, by a “_philosophical_ friend,” whom he left in his library.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
DarwinnounUS /ˈdɑːrwɪn/
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
From this reading These remarks are published by Dr Darwin, as written under his own observations in the manuscript of his book, by a “_philosophical_ friend,” whom he left in his library.
devastationnounUS /ˌdevəˈsteɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It is supposed, however, that the doctor wrote them himself.
Dr
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From this reading These remarks are published by Dr Darwin, as written under his own observations in the manuscript of his book, by a “_philosophical_ friend,” whom he left in his library.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
foolishlyadverbUS /ˈfuːlɪʃli/
without good sense or judgment
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Would serve for stock to make mosquitoes.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These remarks are published by Dr Darwin, as written under his own observations in the manuscript of his book, by a “_philosophical_ friend,” whom he left in his library.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is supposed, however, that the doctor wrote them himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These remarks are published by Dr Darwin, as written under his own observations in the manuscript of his book, by a “_philosophical_ friend,” whom he left in his library.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is supposed, however, that the doctor wrote them himself.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is supposed, however, that the doctor wrote them himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is supposed, however, that the doctor wrote them himself.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least the sentiments have his sanction.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading These remarks are published by Dr Darwin, as written under his own observations in the manuscript of his book, by a “_philosophical_ friend,” whom he left in his library.
a room where books are kept
From this reading These remarks are published by Dr Darwin, as written under his own observations in the manuscript of his book, by a “_philosophical_ friend,” whom he left in his library.
engage in
From this reading Would serve for stock to make mosquitoes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading These remarks are published by Dr Darwin, as written under his own observations in the manuscript of his book, by a “_philosophical_ friend,” whom he left in his library.
mosquitoesnounUS /məˈskiːtoʊz/
plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading Would serve for stock to make mosquitoes.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading These remarks are published by Dr Darwin, as written under his own observations in the manuscript of his book, by a “_philosophical_ friend,” whom he left in his library.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading These remarks are published by Dr Darwin, as written under his own observations in the manuscript of his book, by a “_philosophical_ friend,” whom he left in his library.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading These remarks are published by Dr Darwin, as written under his own observations in the manuscript of his book, by a “_philosophical_ friend,” whom he left in his library.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading These remarks are published by Dr Darwin, as written under his own observations in the manuscript of his book, by a “_philosophical_ friend,” whom he left in his library.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading These remarks are published by Dr Darwin, as written under his own observations in the manuscript of his book, by a “_philosophical_ friend,” whom he left in his library.
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading At least the sentiments have his sanction.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading At least the sentiments have his sanction.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Would serve for stock to make mosquitoes.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Would serve for stock to make mosquitoes.
required or under orders
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is supposed, however, that the doctor wrote them himself.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These remarks are published by Dr Darwin, as written under his own observations in the manuscript of his book, by a “_philosophical_ friend,” whom he left in his library.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Would serve for stock to make mosquitoes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading These remarks are published by Dr Darwin, as written under his own observations in the manuscript of his book, by a “_philosophical_ friend,” whom he left in his library.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
which person or people
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These remarks are published by Dr Darwin, as written under his own observations in the manuscript of his book, by a “_philosophical_ friend,” whom he left in his library.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Among other speculations also in the cause of humanity, bequeathed us by this _friend_ of _man_, are the following, which will prove a great consolation to those who have foolishly supposed that the bloodshed and devastation, produced by war, were circumstances which ought to be lamented.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would serve for stock to make mosquitoes.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading These remarks are published by Dr Darwin, as written under his own observations in the manuscript of his book, by a “_philosophical_ friend,” whom he left in his library.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading It is supposed, however, that the doctor wrote them himself.
