AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
acquisitionsnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “acquisition” — the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading This, perhaps, you will say, is but another way of confessing, that, like the common vulgar, I am fond of sights and shows.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This, perhaps, you will say, is but another way of confessing, that, like the common vulgar, I am fond of sights and shows.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Rev. Charles Snodgrass_ WINDSOR, CASTLE-INN.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This, perhaps, you will say, is but another way of confessing, that, like the common vulgar, I am fond of sights and shows.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
astronomersnounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmərz/
plural of “astronomer” — a physicist who studies astronomy
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be so, but it is not from the pageants that I derive my enjoyment.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This, perhaps, you will say, is but another way of confessing, that, like the common vulgar, I am fond of sights and shows.
callsnounUS /kɔːlz/
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
CASTLE-INN
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From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Rev. Charles Snodgrass_ WINDSOR, CASTLE-INN.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Rev. Charles Snodgrass_ WINDSOR, CASTLE-INN.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading This, perhaps, you will say, is but another way of confessing, that, like the common vulgar, I am fond of sights and shows.
confessingverbUS /kənˈfesɪŋ/
-ing form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading This, perhaps, you will say, is but another way of confessing, that, like the common vulgar, I am fond of sights and shows.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
deriveverbUS /dərˈaɪv/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading It may be so, but it is not from the pageants that I derive my enjoyment.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading It may be so, but it is not from the pageants that I derive my enjoyment.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Rev. Charles Snodgrass_ WINDSOR, CASTLE-INN.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading This, perhaps, you will say, is but another way of confessing, that, like the common vulgar, I am fond of sights and shows.
FRIENDnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This, perhaps, you will say, is but another way of confessing, that, like the common vulgar, I am fond of sights and shows.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be so, but it is not from the pageants that I derive my enjoyment.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This, perhaps, you will say, is but another way of confessing, that, like the common vulgar, I am fond of sights and shows.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be so, but it is not from the pageants that I derive my enjoyment.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
nebulae
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From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It may be so, but it is not from the pageants that I derive my enjoyment.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
pageantsnounUS /ˈpædʒənts/
plural of “pageant” — an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading It may be so, but it is not from the pageants that I derive my enjoyment.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading This, perhaps, you will say, is but another way of confessing, that, like the common vulgar, I am fond of sights and shows.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
Pringle
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From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Rev. Charles Snodgrass_ WINDSOR, CASTLE-INN.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Rev. Charles Snodgrass_ WINDSOR, CASTLE-INN.
rudimentsnounUS /ˈruːdɪmənts/
a statement of fundamental facts or principles
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading This, perhaps, you will say, is but another way of confessing, that, like the common vulgar, I am fond of sights and shows.
showsnounUS /ʃoʊz/
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading This, perhaps, you will say, is but another way of confessing, that, like the common vulgar, I am fond of sights and shows.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading This, perhaps, you will say, is but another way of confessing, that, like the common vulgar, I am fond of sights and shows.
Snodgrass
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From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Rev. Charles Snodgrass_ WINDSOR, CASTLE-INN.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It may be so, but it is not from the pageants that I derive my enjoyment.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
starsnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
strainnounUS /streɪn/
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
strangelyadverbUS /ˈstreɪndʒli/
in a strange manner
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This, perhaps, you will say, is but another way of confessing, that, like the common vulgar, I am fond of sights and shows.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Rev. Charles Snodgrass_ WINDSOR, CASTLE-INN.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, perhaps, you will say, is but another way of confessing, that, like the common vulgar, I am fond of sights and shows.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Rev. Charles Snodgrass_ WINDSOR, CASTLE-INN.
unformedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrmd/
not having form or shape
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading This, perhaps, you will say, is but another way of confessing, that, like the common vulgar, I am fond of sights and shows.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This, perhaps, you will say, is but another way of confessing, that, like the common vulgar, I am fond of sights and shows.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--I have all my life been strangely susceptible of pleasing impressions from public spectacles where great crowds are assembled.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This, perhaps, you will say, is but another way of confessing, that, like the common vulgar, I am fond of sights and shows.
WINDSORnounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Rev. Charles Snodgrass_ WINDSOR, CASTLE-INN.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A multitude, in fact, is to me as it were a strain of music, which, with an irresistible and magical influence, calls up from the unknown abyss of the feelings new combinations of fancy, which, though vague and obscure, as those nebulae of light that astronomers have supposed to be the rudiments of unformed stars, afterwards become distinct and brilliant acquisitions.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This, perhaps, you will say, is but another way of confessing, that, like the common vulgar, I am fond of sights and shows.
