1753
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accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading This caustic species of wit is employed in the 'World' to execute purposes which other methods had failed to accomplish.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The 'World'--writes Dr. Chalmers, in his historical and biographical preface to this series--differs from its predecessors in the general plan, although the ultimate tendency is similar.
surrounded by; in the company of
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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any thing at all
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Author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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AuthorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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biographicaladjectiveUS /ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to or being biography
From this reading The 'World'--writes Dr. Chalmers, in his historical and biographical preface to this series--differs from its predecessors in the general plan, although the ultimate tendency is similar.
showing who or what does the action
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causticadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstɪk/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading This caustic species of wit is employed in the 'World' to execute purposes which other methods had failed to accomplish.
censurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading We have here no philosophy of morals, no indignant censure of the grosser vices, no critical disquisitions, and, in general, scarcely anything serious.
Chalmers
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CharacteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
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without stop or interruption
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contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
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criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
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the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
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differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/
third-person singular of “differ” — be different
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disquisitions
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(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
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Dr
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earlier in time; previously
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EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
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having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading This caustic species of wit is employed in the 'World' to execute purposes which other methods had failed to accomplish.
ESSAYISTS
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EssaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
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executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading This caustic species of wit is employed in the 'World' to execute purposes which other methods had failed to accomplish.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading This caustic species of wit is employed in the 'World' to execute purposes which other methods had failed to accomplish.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Irony is the predominant feature.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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applying to all or most members of a category or group
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grosseradjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊsər/
comparative of “gross” — before any deductions
From this reading We have here no philosophy of morals, no indignant censure of the grosser vices, no critical disquisitions, and, in general, scarcely anything serious.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This caustic species of wit is employed in the 'World' to execute purposes which other methods had failed to accomplish.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have here no philosophy of morals, no indignant censure of the grosser vices, no critical disquisitions, and, in general, scarcely anything serious.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading We have here no philosophy of morals, no indignant censure of the grosser vices, no critical disquisitions, and, in general, scarcely anything serious.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The 'World'--writes Dr. Chalmers, in his historical and biographical preface to this series--differs from its predecessors in the general plan, although the ultimate tendency is similar.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading The 'World'--writes Dr. Chalmers, in his historical and biographical preface to this series--differs from its predecessors in the general plan, although the ultimate tendency is similar.
Humourists
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illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The 'World'--writes Dr. Chalmers, in his historical and biographical preface to this series--differs from its predecessors in the general plan, although the ultimate tendency is similar.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading We have here no philosophy of morals, no indignant censure of the grosser vices, no critical disquisitions, and, in general, scarcely anything serious.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
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IronynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading Irony is the predominant feature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The 'World'--writes Dr. Chalmers, in his historical and biographical preface to this series--differs from its predecessors in the general plan, although the ultimate tendency is similar.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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a room where books are kept
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MarginaladjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrdʒənəl/
at or constituting a border or edge
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methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading This caustic species of wit is employed in the 'World' to execute purposes which other methods had failed to accomplish.
moralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading We have here no philosophy of morals, no indignant censure of the grosser vices, no critical disquisitions, and, in general, scarcely anything serious.
not any; not one
From this reading We have here no philosophy of morals, no indignant censure of the grosser vices, no critical disquisitions, and, in general, scarcely anything serious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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ParagraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
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PassagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
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Pencillings
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philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading We have here no philosophy of morals, no indignant censure of the grosser vices, no critical disquisitions, and, in general, scarcely anything serious.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The 'World'--writes Dr. Chalmers, in his historical and biographical preface to this series--differs from its predecessors in the general plan, although the ultimate tendency is similar.
predecessorsnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading The 'World'--writes Dr. Chalmers, in his historical and biographical preface to this series--differs from its predecessors in the general plan, although the ultimate tendency is similar.
predominantadjectiveUS /prɪˈdɑːmənənt/
most frequent or common
From this reading Irony is the predominant feature.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading The 'World'--writes Dr. Chalmers, in his historical and biographical preface to this series--differs from its predecessors in the general plan, although the ultimate tendency is similar.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading This caustic species of wit is employed in the 'World' to execute purposes which other methods had failed to accomplish.
RESEARCHESnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
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only a very short time before
From this reading We have here no philosophy of morals, no indignant censure of the grosser vices, no critical disquisitions, and, in general, scarcely anything serious.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The 'World'--writes Dr. Chalmers, in his historical and biographical preface to this series--differs from its predecessors in the general plan, although the ultimate tendency is similar.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading We have here no philosophy of morals, no indignant censure of the grosser vices, no critical disquisitions, and, in general, scarcely anything serious.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The 'World'--writes Dr. Chalmers, in his historical and biographical preface to this series--differs from its predecessors in the general plan, although the ultimate tendency is similar.
SketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
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speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading This caustic species of wit is employed in the 'World' to execute purposes which other methods had failed to accomplish.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
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tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The 'World'--writes Dr. Chalmers, in his historical and biographical preface to this series--differs from its predecessors in the general plan, although the ultimate tendency is similar.
TextnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
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THACKERAY'S
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The 'World'--writes Dr. Chalmers, in his historical and biographical preface to this series--differs from its predecessors in the general plan, although the ultimate tendency is similar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading The 'World'--writes Dr. Chalmers, in his historical and biographical preface to this series--differs from its predecessors in the general plan, although the ultimate tendency is similar.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading We have here no philosophy of morals, no indignant censure of the grosser vices, no critical disquisitions, and, in general, scarcely anything serious.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have here no philosophy of morals, no indignant censure of the grosser vices, no critical disquisitions, and, in general, scarcely anything serious.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This caustic species of wit is employed in the 'World' to execute purposes which other methods had failed to accomplish.
which person or people
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a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading This caustic species of wit is employed in the 'World' to execute purposes which other methods had failed to accomplish.
in the company of; together with
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buildings for carrying on industrial labor
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everything that exists anywhere
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writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading The 'World'--writes Dr. Chalmers, in his historical and biographical preface to this series--differs from its predecessors in the general plan, although the ultimate tendency is similar.
WRITINGSnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading THACKERAY'S RESEARCHES AMONGST THE WRITINGS OF THE EARLY ESSAYISTS--_Continued._ Characteristic Passages from the Works of The 'Humourists,' from Thackeray's Library, illustrated by the Author's hand, with Marginal Sketches suggested by the Text -- THE 'WORLD,' 1753 -- Introduction -- Its Difference from the Earlier Essays -- Distinguished Authors who contributed to the 'World' -- Paragraphs and Pencillings.
