127
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From this reading No. 129 is included because it arises naturally out of No. 127, and illustrates the relation between the town and country.
129
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From this reading No. 129 is included because it arises naturally out of No. 127, and illustrates the relation between the town and country.
34
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From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
410
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From this reading No. 410 has been omitted because it was condemned by Addison as inconsistent with the character of Sir Roger, together with No. 544, which is an unconvincing attempt to reconcile it with the whole scheme.
544
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From this reading No. 410 has been omitted because it was condemned by Addison as inconsistent with the character of Sir Roger, together with No. 544, which is an unconvincing attempt to reconcile it with the whole scheme.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
Addison
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From this reading No. 410 has been omitted because it was condemned by Addison as inconsistent with the character of Sir Roger, together with No. 544, which is an unconvincing attempt to reconcile it with the whole scheme.
(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 The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No. 410 has been omitted because it was condemned by Addison as inconsistent with the character of Sir Roger, together with No. 544, which is an unconvincing attempt to reconcile it with the whole scheme.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
arisesverbUS /ərˈaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading No. 129 is included because it arises naturally out of No. 127, and illustrates the relation between the town and country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading No. 410 has been omitted because it was condemned by Addison as inconsistent with the character of Sir Roger, together with No. 544, which is an unconvincing attempt to reconcile it with the whole scheme.
for the reason that
From this reading No. 129 is included because it arises naturally out of No. 127, and illustrates the relation between the town and country.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No. 410 has been omitted because it was condemned by Addison as inconsistent with the character of Sir Roger, together with No. 544, which is an unconvincing attempt to reconcile it with the whole scheme.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading No. 129 is included because it arises naturally out of No. 127, and illustrates the relation between the town and country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No. 410 has been omitted because it was condemned by Addison as inconsistent with the character of Sir Roger, together with No. 544, which is an unconvincing attempt to reconcile it with the whole scheme.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
comprisesverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzəz/
third-person singular of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading No. 410 has been omitted because it was condemned by Addison as inconsistent with the character of Sir Roger, together with No. 544, which is an unconvincing attempt to reconcile it with the whole scheme.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
Coverley
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From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
one or the other of two
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No. 410 has been omitted because it was condemned by Addison as inconsistent with the character of Sir Roger, together with No. 544, which is an unconvincing attempt to reconcile it with the whole scheme.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
illustratesverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪts/
third-person singular of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading No. 129 is included because it arises naturally out of No. 127, and illustrates the relation between the town and country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading No. 129 is included because it arises naturally out of No. 127, and illustrates the relation between the town and country.
inconsistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
displaying a lack of consistency
From this reading No. 410 has been omitted because it was condemned by Addison as inconsistent with the character of Sir Roger, together with No. 544, which is an unconvincing attempt to reconcile it with the whole scheme.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No. 129 is included because it arises naturally out of No. 127, and illustrates the relation between the town and country.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
meddleverbUS /ˈmedəl/
intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
make reference to
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
as might be expected
From this reading No. 129 is included because it arises naturally out of No. 127, and illustrates the relation between the town and country.
not any; not one
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading No. 410 has been omitted because it was condemned by Addison as inconsistent with the character of Sir Roger, together with No. 544, which is an unconvincing attempt to reconcile it with the whole scheme.
and nothing more
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading No. 410 has been omitted because it was condemned by Addison as inconsistent with the character of Sir Roger, together with No. 544, which is an unconvincing attempt to reconcile it with the whole scheme.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading No. 129 is included because it arises naturally out of No. 127, and illustrates the relation between the town and country.
Roger
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From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
Roger'snounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading No. 410 has been omitted because it was condemned by Addison as inconsistent with the character of Sir Roger, together with No. 544, which is an unconvincing attempt to reconcile it with the whole scheme.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
term of address for a man
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
SpectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
Spectator's
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From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
squiresnounUS /ˈskwaɪərz/
plural of “squire” — young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading No. 410 has been omitted because it was condemned by Addison as inconsistent with the character of Sir Roger, together with No. 544, which is an unconvincing attempt to reconcile it with the whole scheme.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading No. 129 is included because it arises naturally out of No. 127, and illustrates the relation between the town and country.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
unconvincingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
not convincing
From this reading No. 410 has been omitted because it was condemned by Addison as inconsistent with the character of Sir Roger, together with No. 544, which is an unconvincing attempt to reconcile it with the whole scheme.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
warnsverbUS /wɔːrnz/
third-person singular of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No. 410 has been omitted because it was condemned by Addison as inconsistent with the character of Sir Roger, together with No. 544, which is an unconvincing attempt to reconcile it with the whole scheme.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
(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 In these his character is well maintained, as, for example, at the meeting of the club described in _Spectator_ 34, where he warns the Spectator not to meddle with country squires, but they add no traits to the portrait we already have of him.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sir Roger's name occurs in some seventeen other papers, but in these he either receives only passing mention, or is introduced as a speaker in conversations where the real interest is the subject under discussion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading No. 410 has been omitted because it was condemned by Addison as inconsistent with the character of Sir Roger, together with No. 544, which is an unconvincing attempt to reconcile it with the whole scheme.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The following selection comprises all numbers of the _Spectator_ which are concerned with the history or character of Sir Roger de Coverley, and all those which arise out of the Spectator's visit to his country house.
