used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Any thing more is for health and amusement, and should be resorted to as a source of pleasure, not of fretful impatience, and endless pity, self-imposed mortification.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Any thing more is for health and amusement, and should be resorted to as a source of pleasure, not of fretful impatience, and endless pity, self-imposed mortification.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The extreme of fastidious discontent and repining is as bad as that of over-weening presumption.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We ought to be satisfied if we have succeeded in any one thing, or with having done our best.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading By looking out of ourselves, we gain knowledge: by being little satisfied with what we have done, we are less apt to sink into indolence and security.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By looking out of ourselves, we gain knowledge: by being little satisfied with what we have done, we are less apt to sink into indolence and security.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The extreme of fastidious discontent and repining is as bad as that of over-weening presumption.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The extreme of fastidious discontent and repining is as bad as that of over-weening presumption.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We ought to be satisfied if we have succeeded in any one thing, or with having done our best.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading By looking out of ourselves, we gain knowledge: by being little satisfied with what we have done, we are less apt to sink into indolence and security.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading We ought to be satisfied if we have succeeded in any one thing, or with having done our best.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By looking out of ourselves, we gain knowledge: by being little satisfied with what we have done, we are less apt to sink into indolence and security.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading The extreme of fastidious discontent and repining is as bad as that of over-weening presumption.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading We ought to be satisfied if we have succeeded in any one thing, or with having done our best.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Any thing more is for health and amusement, and should be resorted to as a source of pleasure, not of fretful impatience, and endless pity, self-imposed mortification.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The extreme of fastidious discontent and repining is as bad as that of over-weening presumption.
fastidiousadjectiveUS /fæˈstɪdiəs/
giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
From this reading The extreme of fastidious discontent and repining is as bad as that of over-weening presumption.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Any thing more is for health and amusement, and should be resorted to as a source of pleasure, not of fretful impatience, and endless pity, self-imposed mortification.
fretfuladjectiveUS /ˈfretfəl/
nervous and unable to relax
From this reading Any thing more is for health and amusement, and should be resorted to as a source of pleasure, not of fretful impatience, and endless pity, self-imposed mortification.
fritternounUS /ˈfrɪtər/
small quantity of fried batter containing fruit or meat or vegetables
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
obtain
From this reading By looking out of ourselves, we gain knowledge: by being little satisfied with what we have done, we are less apt to sink into indolence and security.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We ought to be satisfied if we have succeeded in any one thing, or with having done our best.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading We ought to be satisfied if we have succeeded in any one thing, or with having done our best.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Any thing more is for health and amusement, and should be resorted to as a source of pleasure, not of fretful impatience, and endless pity, self-imposed mortification.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We ought to be satisfied if we have succeeded in any one thing, or with having done our best.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Any thing more is for health and amusement, and should be resorted to as a source of pleasure, not of fretful impatience, and endless pity, self-imposed mortification.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We ought to be satisfied if we have succeeded in any one thing, or with having done our best.
indolencenoun
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading By looking out of ourselves, we gain knowledge: by being little satisfied with what we have done, we are less apt to sink into indolence and security.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By looking out of ourselves, we gain knowledge: by being little satisfied with what we have done, we are less apt to sink into indolence and security.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The extreme of fastidious discontent and repining is as bad as that of over-weening presumption.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading By looking out of ourselves, we gain knowledge: by being little satisfied with what we have done, we are less apt to sink into indolence and security.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading By looking out of ourselves, we gain knowledge: by being little satisfied with what we have done, we are less apt to sink into indolence and security.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By looking out of ourselves, we gain knowledge: by being little satisfied with what we have done, we are less apt to sink into indolence and security.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading By looking out of ourselves, we gain knowledge: by being little satisfied with what we have done, we are less apt to sink into indolence and security.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Any thing more is for health and amusement, and should be resorted to as a source of pleasure, not of fretful impatience, and endless pity, self-imposed mortification.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading Any thing more is for health and amusement, and should be resorted to as a source of pleasure, not of fretful impatience, and endless pity, self-imposed mortification.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Any thing more is for health and amusement, and should be resorted to as a source of pleasure, not of fretful impatience, and endless pity, self-imposed mortification.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The extreme of fastidious discontent and repining is as bad as that of over-weening presumption.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We ought to be satisfied if we have succeeded in any one thing, or with having done our best.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We ought to be satisfied if we have succeeded in any one thing, or with having done our best.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading We ought to be satisfied if we have succeeded in any one thing, or with having done our best.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We ought to be satisfied if we have succeeded in any one thing, or with having done our best.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading By looking out of ourselves, we gain knowledge: by being little satisfied with what we have done, we are less apt to sink into indolence and security.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading By looking out of ourselves, we gain knowledge: by being little satisfied with what we have done, we are less apt to sink into indolence and security.
over-weening
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From this reading The extreme of fastidious discontent and repining is as bad as that of over-weening presumption.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Any thing more is for health and amusement, and should be resorted to as a source of pleasure, not of fretful impatience, and endless pity, self-imposed mortification.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Any thing more is for health and amusement, and should be resorted to as a source of pleasure, not of fretful impatience, and endless pity, self-imposed mortification.
presumptionnounUS /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
an assumption that is taken for granted
From this reading The extreme of fastidious discontent and repining is as bad as that of over-weening presumption.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
repining
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From this reading The extreme of fastidious discontent and repining is as bad as that of over-weening presumption.
resortedverbUS /rɪˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “resort” — have recourse to
From this reading Any thing more is for health and amusement, and should be resorted to as a source of pleasure, not of fretful impatience, and endless pity, self-imposed mortification.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading We ought to be satisfied if we have succeeded in any one thing, or with having done our best.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading By looking out of ourselves, we gain knowledge: by being little satisfied with what we have done, we are less apt to sink into indolence and security.
self-imposedadjective
voluntarily assumed or endured
From this reading Any thing more is for health and amusement, and should be resorted to as a source of pleasure, not of fretful impatience, and endless pity, self-imposed mortification.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Any thing more is for health and amusement, and should be resorted to as a source of pleasure, not of fretful impatience, and endless pity, self-imposed mortification.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading By looking out of ourselves, we gain knowledge: by being little satisfied with what we have done, we are less apt to sink into indolence and security.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Any thing more is for health and amusement, and should be resorted to as a source of pleasure, not of fretful impatience, and endless pity, self-imposed mortification.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading We ought to be satisfied if we have succeeded in any one thing, or with having done our best.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The extreme of fastidious discontent and repining is as bad as that of over-weening presumption.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The extreme of fastidious discontent and repining is as bad as that of over-weening presumption.
a special situation
From this reading We ought to be satisfied if we have succeeded in any one thing, or with having done our best.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We ought to be satisfied if we have succeeded in any one thing, or with having done our best.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps the jealous, uneasy temperament is most favourable to continued exertion and improvement, if it does not lead us to fritter away attention on too many pursuits.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We ought to be satisfied if we have succeeded in any one thing, or with having done our best.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading By looking out of ourselves, we gain knowledge: by being little satisfied with what we have done, we are less apt to sink into indolence and security.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We ought to be satisfied if we have succeeded in any one thing, or with having done our best.
