1806
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1885
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46
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8
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From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading The title-page was ‘Free Thoughts on Public Affairs, or Advice to a Patriot; in a Letter addressed to a Member of the Old Opposition.
AdvertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading The title-page was ‘Free Thoughts on Public Affairs, or Advice to a Patriot; in a Letter addressed to a Member of the Old Opposition.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The title-page was ‘Free Thoughts on Public Affairs, or Advice to a Patriot; in a Letter addressed to a Member of the Old Opposition.
how long something has existed
From this reading Mr. W. C. Hazlitt reprinted the pamphlet from the author’s own copy in 1885 (Bohn’s Library, _The Spirit of the Age, etc._), and that reprint forms the text of the present edition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Mr. W. C. Hazlitt reprinted the pamphlet from the author’s own copy in 1885 (Bohn’s Library, _The Spirit of the Age, etc._), and that reprint forms the text of the present edition.
Bohn's
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the people of Great Britain
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
Budd
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From this reading London, Printed by Taylor & Co., Shoe Lane, and sold by J. Budd, Crown & Mitre, Pall Mall, 1806.’
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Mr. W. C. Hazlitt reprinted the pamphlet from the author’s own copy in 1885 (Bohn’s Library, _The Spirit of the Age, etc._), and that reprint forms the text of the present edition.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading London, Printed by Taylor & Co., Shoe Lane, and sold by J. Budd, Crown & Mitre, Pall Mall, 1806.’
CONSTABLEnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Mr. W. C. Hazlitt reprinted the pamphlet from the author’s own copy in 1885 (Bohn’s Library, _The Spirit of the Age, etc._), and that reprint forms the text of the present edition.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading London, Printed by Taylor & Co., Shoe Lane, and sold by J. Budd, Crown & Mitre, Pall Mall, 1806.’
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Mr. W. C. Hazlitt reprinted the pamphlet from the author’s own copy in 1885 (Bohn’s Library, _The Spirit of the Age, etc._), and that reprint forms the text of the present edition.
EloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
EssaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
etc
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From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
to an extreme degree
From this reading The pamphlet is exceedingly rare.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Mr. W. C. Hazlitt reprinted the pamphlet from the author’s own copy in 1885 (Bohn’s Library, _The Spirit of the Age, etc._), and that reprint forms the text of the present edition.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The title-page was ‘Free Thoughts on Public Affairs, or Advice to a Patriot; in a Letter addressed to a Member of the Old Opposition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
Hazlittnoun
English essayist and literary critic (1778-1830)
From this reading Mr. W. C. Hazlitt reprinted the pamphlet from the author’s own copy in 1885 (Bohn’s Library, _The Spirit of the Age, etc._), and that reprint forms the text of the present edition.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pamphlet is exceedingly rare.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading London, Printed by Taylor & Co., Shoe Lane, and sold by J. Budd, Crown & Mitre, Pall Mall, 1806.’
a narrow way or road
From this reading London, Printed by Taylor & Co., Shoe Lane, and sold by J. Budd, Crown & Mitre, Pall Mall, 1806.’
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The title-page was ‘Free Thoughts on Public Affairs, or Advice to a Patriot; in a Letter addressed to a Member of the Old Opposition.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Mr. W. C. Hazlitt reprinted the pamphlet from the author’s own copy in 1885 (Bohn’s Library, _The Spirit of the Age, etc._), and that reprint forms the text of the present edition.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London, Printed by Taylor & Co., Shoe Lane, and sold by J. Budd, Crown & Mitre, Pall Mall, 1806.’
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
MallnounUS /mɔːl/
a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
From this reading London, Printed by Taylor & Co., Shoe Lane, and sold by J. Budd, Crown & Mitre, Pall Mall, 1806.’
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The title-page was ‘Free Thoughts on Public Affairs, or Advice to a Patriot; in a Letter addressed to a Member of the Old Opposition.
MitrenounUS /ˈmɪtri/
joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
From this reading London, Printed by Taylor & Co., Shoe Lane, and sold by J. Budd, Crown & Mitre, Pall Mall, 1806.’
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. W. C. Hazlitt reprinted the pamphlet from the author’s own copy in 1885 (Bohn’s Library, _The Spirit of the Age, etc._), and that reprint forms the text of the present edition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The title-page was ‘Free Thoughts on Public Affairs, or Advice to a Patriot; in a Letter addressed to a Member of the Old Opposition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The title-page was ‘Free Thoughts on Public Affairs, or Advice to a Patriot; in a Letter addressed to a Member of the Old Opposition.
OppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The title-page was ‘Free Thoughts on Public Affairs, or Advice to a Patriot; in a Letter addressed to a Member of the Old Opposition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The title-page was ‘Free Thoughts on Public Affairs, or Advice to a Patriot; in a Letter addressed to a Member of the Old Opposition.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr. W. C. Hazlitt reprinted the pamphlet from the author’s own copy in 1885 (Bohn’s Library, _The Spirit of the Age, etc._), and that reprint forms the text of the present edition.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
PallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading London, Printed by Taylor & Co., Shoe Lane, and sold by J. Budd, Crown & Mitre, Pall Mall, 1806.’
pamphletnounUS /ˈpæmflət/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
PatriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading The title-page was ‘Free Thoughts on Public Affairs, or Advice to a Patriot; in a Letter addressed to a Member of the Old Opposition.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. W. C. Hazlitt reprinted the pamphlet from the author’s own copy in 1885 (Bohn’s Library, _The Spirit of the Age, etc._), and that reprint forms the text of the present edition.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading London, Printed by Taylor & Co., Shoe Lane, and sold by J. Budd, Crown & Mitre, Pall Mall, 1806.’
PrintersnounUS /ˈprɪntərz/
plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The title-page was ‘Free Thoughts on Public Affairs, or Advice to a Patriot; in a Letter addressed to a Member of the Old Opposition.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The pamphlet is exceedingly rare.
reprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/
a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
From this reading Mr. W. C. Hazlitt reprinted the pamphlet from the author’s own copy in 1885 (Bohn’s Library, _The Spirit of the Age, etc._), and that reprint forms the text of the present edition.
reprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “reprint” — print anew
From this reading Mr. W. C. Hazlitt reprinted the pamphlet from the author’s own copy in 1885 (Bohn’s Library, _The Spirit of the Age, etc._), and that reprint forms the text of the present edition.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
ShoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading London, Printed by Taylor & Co., Shoe Lane, and sold by J. Budd, Crown & Mitre, Pall Mall, 1806.’
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading London, Printed by Taylor & Co., Shoe Lane, and sold by J. Budd, Crown & Mitre, Pall Mall, 1806.’
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Mr. W. C. Hazlitt reprinted the pamphlet from the author’s own copy in 1885 (Bohn’s Library, _The Spirit of the Age, etc._), and that reprint forms the text of the present edition.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading London, Printed by Taylor & Co., Shoe Lane, and sold by J. Budd, Crown & Mitre, Pall Mall, 1806.’
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Mr. W. C. Hazlitt reprinted the pamphlet from the author’s own copy in 1885 (Bohn’s Library, _The Spirit of the Age, etc._), and that reprint forms the text of the present edition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. W. C. Hazlitt reprinted the pamphlet from the author’s own copy in 1885 (Bohn’s Library, _The Spirit of the Age, etc._), and that reprint forms the text of the present edition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The title-page was ‘Free Thoughts on Public Affairs, or Advice to a Patriot; in a Letter addressed to a Member of the Old Opposition.
title-page
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From this reading The title-page was ‘Free Thoughts on Public Affairs, or Advice to a Patriot; in a Letter addressed to a Member of the Old Opposition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
vo
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From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading Mr. W. C. Hazlitt reprinted the pamphlet from the author’s own copy in 1885 (Bohn’s Library, _The Spirit of the Age, etc._), and that reprint forms the text of the present edition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Political Essays Advertisement, etc., from The Eloquence of the British Senate Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, (late) Printers to Her Majesty This pamphlet of 46 8vo pages was published by the author himself in 1806.
