used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
acquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
(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 Striking as they did at the very root of all my promised pleasures, how could I listen and not oppose?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At length I recovered myself so far as to endeavour to console Mr. Wilmot, offer him every assistance in my power, and persuade him to an interview with his sister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading When my arguments and my anger were exhausted, I sat silent for a while, sunk in melancholy revery.
eagerly desirous
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Striking as they did at the very root of all my promised pleasures, how could I listen and not oppose?
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading At length I recovered myself so far as to endeavour to console Mr. Wilmot, offer him every assistance in my power, and persuade him to an interview with his sister.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Striking as they did at the very root of all my promised pleasures, how could I listen and not oppose?
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Destroying as they did all my towering hopes at a breath, what could I do but rave?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Destroying as they did all my towering hopes at a breath, what could I do but rave?
cavils
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From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
commentariesnounUS /ˈkɑːmənteriz/
plural of “commentary” — a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading At length I recovered myself so far as to endeavour to console Mr. Wilmot, offer him every assistance in my power, and persuade him to an interview with his sister.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Striking as they did at the very root of all my promised pleasures, how could I listen and not oppose?
DestroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Destroying as they did all my towering hopes at a breath, what could I do but rave?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Striking as they did at the very root of all my promised pleasures, how could I listen and not oppose?
digressionsnounUS /daɪˈɡreʃənz/
plural of “digression” — a message that departs from the main subject
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Destroying as they did all my towering hopes at a breath, what could I do but rave?
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading At length I recovered myself so far as to endeavour to console Mr. Wilmot, offer him every assistance in my power, and persuade him to an interview with his sister.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At length I recovered myself so far as to endeavour to console Mr. Wilmot, offer him every assistance in my power, and persuade him to an interview with his sister.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading When my arguments and my anger were exhausted, I sat silent for a while, sunk in melancholy revery.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading At length I recovered myself so far as to endeavour to console Mr. Wilmot, offer him every assistance in my power, and persuade him to an interview with his sister.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At length I recovered myself so far as to endeavour to console Mr. Wilmot, offer him every assistance in my power, and persuade him to an interview with his sister.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At length I recovered myself so far as to endeavour to console Mr. Wilmot, offer him every assistance in my power, and persuade him to an interview with his sister.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Destroying as they did all my towering hopes at a breath, what could I do but rave?
how
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From this reading Striking as they did at the very root of all my promised pleasures, how could I listen and not oppose?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When my arguments and my anger were exhausted, I sat silent for a while, sunk in melancholy revery.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading At length I recovered myself so far as to endeavour to console Mr. Wilmot, offer him every assistance in my power, and persuade him to an interview with his sister.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length I recovered myself so far as to endeavour to console Mr. Wilmot, offer him every assistance in my power, and persuade him to an interview with his sister.
hear with intention
From this reading Striking as they did at the very root of all my promised pleasures, how could I listen and not oppose?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
meditationsnounUS /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading When my arguments and my anger were exhausted, I sat silent for a while, sunk in melancholy revery.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At length I recovered myself so far as to endeavour to console Mr. Wilmot, offer him every assistance in my power, and persuade him to an interview with his sister.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Striking as they did at the very root of all my promised pleasures, how could I listen and not oppose?
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading At length I recovered myself so far as to endeavour to console Mr. Wilmot, offer him every assistance in my power, and persuade him to an interview with his sister.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading At length I recovered myself so far as to endeavour to console Mr. Wilmot, offer him every assistance in my power, and persuade him to an interview with his sister.
opposeverbUS /əˈpoʊz/
be against; express opposition to
From this reading Striking as they did at the very root of all my promised pleasures, how could I listen and not oppose?
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading At length I recovered myself so far as to endeavour to console Mr. Wilmot, offer him every assistance in my power, and persuade him to an interview with his sister.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Striking as they did at the very root of all my promised pleasures, how could I listen and not oppose?
possession of controlling influence
From this reading At length I recovered myself so far as to endeavour to console Mr. Wilmot, offer him every assistance in my power, and persuade him to an interview with his sister.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Striking as they did at the very root of all my promised pleasures, how could I listen and not oppose?
raveverbUS /reɪv/
participate in an all-night techno dance party
From this reading Destroying as they did all my towering hopes at a breath, what could I do but rave?
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading At length I recovered myself so far as to endeavour to console Mr. Wilmot, offer him every assistance in my power, and persuade him to an interview with his sister.
reverynoun
an abstracted state of absorption
From this reading When my arguments and my anger were exhausted, I sat silent for a while, sunk in melancholy revery.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading Striking as they did at the very root of all my promised pleasures, how could I listen and not oppose?
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When my arguments and my anger were exhausted, I sat silent for a while, sunk in melancholy revery.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading When my arguments and my anger were exhausted, I sat silent for a while, sunk in melancholy revery.
and nothing more
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading At length I recovered myself so far as to endeavour to console Mr. Wilmot, offer him every assistance in my power, and persuade him to an interview with his sister.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At length I recovered myself so far as to endeavour to console Mr. Wilmot, offer him every assistance in my power, and persuade him to an interview with his sister.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Striking as they did at the very root of all my promised pleasures, how could I listen and not oppose?
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading When my arguments and my anger were exhausted, I sat silent for a while, sunk in melancholy revery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading Destroying as they did all my towering hopes at a breath, what could I do but rave?
Turl
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From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
precisely as stated
From this reading Striking as they did at the very root of all my promised pleasures, how could I listen and not oppose?
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When my arguments and my anger were exhausted, I sat silent for a while, sunk in melancholy revery.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Destroying as they did all my towering hopes at a breath, what could I do but rave?
at the time that
From this reading When my arguments and my anger were exhausted, I sat silent for a while, sunk in melancholy revery.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When my arguments and my anger were exhausted, I sat silent for a while, sunk in melancholy revery.
Wilmot
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From this reading At length I recovered myself so far as to endeavour to console Mr. Wilmot, offer him every assistance in my power, and persuade him to an interview with his sister.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Painful meditations: A new project for acquiring wealth: A journey to Bath_ That the reader may judge of the arguments of Turl, I have been anxious to state them simply; and not perplexed with the digressions, commentaries, cavils, and violent opposition they met with from me.
