Chapter XVIII

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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

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From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

anew

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

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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a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

showing who or what does the action

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widely known and esteemed

From this reading When, says Dr. Chalmers, Dr. Johnson undertook to write this justly celebrated paper, he had many difficulties to encounter.

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a prominent attribute or aspect of something

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a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

without stop or interruption

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involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading When, says Dr. Chalmers, Dr. Johnson undertook to write this justly celebrated paper, he had many difficulties to encounter.

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all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

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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(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

come together

From this reading When, says Dr. Chalmers, Dr. Johnson undertook to write this justly celebrated paper, he had many difficulties to encounter.

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about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When, says Dr. Chalmers, Dr. Johnson undertook to write this justly celebrated paper, he had many difficulties to encounter.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When, says Dr. Chalmers, Dr. Johnson undertook to write this justly celebrated paper, he had many difficulties to encounter.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

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on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

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(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

the act of beginning something new

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

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English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

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with honesty

From this reading When, says Dr. Chalmers, Dr. Johnson undertook to write this justly celebrated paper, he had many difficulties to encounter.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

a room where books are kept

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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

social deportment

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

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 When, says Dr. Chalmers, Dr. Johnson undertook to write this justly celebrated paper, he had many difficulties to encounter.

at or constituting a border or edge

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading When, says Dr. Chalmers, Dr. Johnson undertook to write this justly celebrated paper, he had many difficulties to encounter.

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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plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

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an amount of time

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading PREFACE TO THE 'RAMBLER.'

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

a person who takes long walks in the country

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get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

math: determine the length of

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts

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plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading When, says Dr. Chalmers, Dr. Johnson undertook to write this justly celebrated paper, he had many difficulties to encounter.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

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past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

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To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

the words of something written

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading When, says Dr. Chalmers, Dr. Johnson undertook to write this justly celebrated paper, he had many difficulties to encounter.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading PREFACE TO THE 'RAMBLER.'

a fact that has been verified

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading When, says Dr. Chalmers, Dr. Johnson undertook to write this justly celebrated paper, he had many difficulties to encounter.

moral weakness

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

at the time that

From this reading When, says Dr. Chalmers, Dr. Johnson undertook to write this justly celebrated paper, he had many difficulties to encounter.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

in the company of; together with

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buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading 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 'RAMBLER,' 1749-50 -- Introduction -- Its Author, Dr. Johnson -- Paragraphs and Pencillings.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If lamenting that, during the long period which had elapsed since the conclusion of the writings of Addison, vice and folly had begun to recover from depressing contempt, he wished again to rectify public taste and manners--to 'give confidence to virtue and ardour to truth'--he knew that the popularity of these writings had constituted them a precedent which his genius was incapable of following, and from which it would be dangerous to depart.

produce a literary work

From this reading When, says Dr. Chalmers, Dr. Johnson undertook to write this justly celebrated paper, he had many difficulties to encounter.

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading THACKERAY'S RESEARCHES AMONGST THE WRITINGS OF THE EARLY ESSAYISTS--_Continued_.