used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading A French writer admirably remarks that we should move the arms because we are animated, but not try to appear animated by moving the arms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading A French writer admirably remarks that we should move the arms because we are animated, but not try to appear animated by moving the arms.
antagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A French writer admirably remarks that we should move the arms because we are animated, but not try to appear animated by moving the arms.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A French writer admirably remarks that we should move the arms because we are animated, but not try to appear animated by moving the arms.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading A French writer admirably remarks that we should move the arms because we are animated, but not try to appear animated by moving the arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The countenance, especially the eye, should be made to speak as well as the tongue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
for the reason that
From this reading A French writer admirably remarks that we should move the arms because we are animated, but not try to appear animated by moving the arms.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It is through the eye, scarcely less than through the tones of voice, that intercourse of soul is carried on between the speaker and hearers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A French writer admirably remarks that we should move the arms because we are animated, but not try to appear animated by moving the arms.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A French writer admirably remarks that we should move the arms because we are animated, but not try to appear animated by moving the arms.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It is through the eye, scarcely less than through the tones of voice, that intercourse of soul is carried on between the speaker and hearers.
Chatham
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From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The countenance, especially the eye, should be made to speak as well as the tongue.
cowedverbUS /kaʊd/
past form of “cow” — subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The countenance, especially the eye, should be made to speak as well as the tongue.
the organ of sight
From this reading The countenance, especially the eye, should be made to speak as well as the tongue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A French writer admirably remarks that we should move the arms because we are animated, but not try to appear animated by moving the arms.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading It is through the eye, scarcely less than through the tones of voice, that intercourse of soul is carried on between the speaker and hearers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
indexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading It is through the eye, scarcely less than through the tones of voice, that intercourse of soul is carried on between the speaker and hearers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It is through the eye, scarcely less than through the tones of voice, that intercourse of soul is carried on between the speaker and hearers.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The countenance, especially the eye, should be made to speak as well as the tongue.
magnanimousadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnænəməs/
noble and generous in spirit
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A French writer admirably remarks that we should move the arms because we are animated, but not try to appear animated by moving the arms.
in motion
From this reading A French writer admirably remarks that we should move the arms because we are animated, but not try to appear animated by moving the arms.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A French writer admirably remarks that we should move the arms because we are animated, but not try to appear animated by moving the arms.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is through the eye, scarcely less than through the tones of voice, that intercourse of soul is carried on between the speaker and hearers.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading A French writer admirably remarks that we should move the arms because we are animated, but not try to appear animated by moving the arms.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
rhetoricaladjectiveUS /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to rhetoric
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
only a very short time before
From this reading It is through the eye, scarcely less than through the tones of voice, that intercourse of soul is carried on between the speaker and hearers.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It is through the eye, scarcely less than through the tones of voice, that intercourse of soul is carried on between the speaker and hearers.
express in speech
From this reading The countenance, especially the eye, should be made to speak as well as the tongue.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading It is through the eye, scarcely less than through the tones of voice, that intercourse of soul is carried on between the speaker and hearers.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is through the eye, scarcely less than through the tones of voice, that intercourse of soul is carried on between the speaker and hearers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A French writer admirably remarks that we should move the arms because we are animated, but not try to appear animated by moving the arms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is through the eye, scarcely less than through the tones of voice, that intercourse of soul is carried on between the speaker and hearers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "In the rhetorical actions of the hand, the happy medium ought to be observed; for the action of the hand should be full of dignity and magnanimous resolution, making it a liberal index of the mind."
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading It is through the eye, scarcely less than through the tones of voice, that intercourse of soul is carried on between the speaker and hearers.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading The countenance, especially the eye, should be made to speak as well as the tongue.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading A French writer admirably remarks that we should move the arms because we are animated, but not try to appear animated by moving the arms.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It is through the eye, scarcely less than through the tones of voice, that intercourse of soul is carried on between the speaker and hearers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said of Chatham, that such was the power of his eye, that he very often cowed down an antagonist in the midst of his speech, and threw him into confusion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A French writer admirably remarks that we should move the arms because we are animated, but not try to appear animated by moving the arms.
(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 The countenance, especially the eye, should be made to speak as well as the tongue.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A French writer admirably remarks that we should move the arms because we are animated, but not try to appear animated by moving the arms.
