used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a melancholy consideration that Fame is as unjust as Fortune.
(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 But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is a melancholy consideration that Fame is as unjust as Fortune.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To Fortune indeed injustice ought not to be imputed, for Fortune is blind, and disposes of her favours at random.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To Fortune indeed injustice ought not to be imputed, for Fortune is blind, and disposes of her favours at random.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading To Fortune indeed injustice ought not to be imputed, for Fortune is blind, and disposes of her favours at random.
BOSWELLIZED
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From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading It is a melancholy consideration that Fame is as unjust as Fortune.
disposesverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading To Fortune indeed injustice ought not to be imputed, for Fortune is blind, and disposes of her favours at random.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
falsehoodsnounUS /ˈfælshʊdz/
plural of “falsehood” — a false statement
From this reading But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
favoursnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading To Fortune indeed injustice ought not to be imputed, for Fortune is blind, and disposes of her favours at random.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To Fortune indeed injustice ought not to be imputed, for Fortune is blind, and disposes of her favours at random.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It is a melancholy consideration that Fame is as unjust as Fortune.
GONGORAnounUS /ɡoʊŋˈɡɔːrə/
a Spanish poet whose work was characterized by an affected elegance of style (1561-1627)
From this reading _Mucho tengo que llorar, Mucho tengo que reir._ GONGORA.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To Fortune indeed injustice ought not to be imputed, for Fortune is blind, and disposes of her favours at random.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
imputedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “impute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading To Fortune indeed injustice ought not to be imputed, for Fortune is blind, and disposes of her favours at random.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading To Fortune indeed injustice ought not to be imputed, for Fortune is blind, and disposes of her favours at random.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading To Fortune indeed injustice ought not to be imputed, for Fortune is blind, and disposes of her favours at random.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a melancholy consideration that Fame is as unjust as Fortune.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
llorar
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From this reading _Mucho tengo que llorar, Mucho tengo que reir._ GONGORA.
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 But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading It is a melancholy consideration that Fame is as unjust as Fortune.
MORALIZES
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From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
Mucho
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From this reading _Mucho tengo que llorar, Mucho tengo que reir._ GONGORA.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To Fortune indeed injustice ought not to be imputed, for Fortune is blind, and disposes of her favours at random.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
many times at short intervals
From this reading But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading To Fortune indeed injustice ought not to be imputed, for Fortune is blind, and disposes of her favours at random.
overlooksnounUS /ˈoʊvərlʊks/
plural of “overlook” — a high place affording a good view
From this reading But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
perceivesverbUS /pərˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
que
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From this reading _Mucho tengo que llorar, Mucho tengo que reir._ GONGORA.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading To Fortune indeed injustice ought not to be imputed, for Fortune is blind, and disposes of her favours at random.
reir
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From this reading _Mucho tengo que llorar, Mucho tengo que reir._ GONGORA.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
tengo
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From this reading _Mucho tengo que llorar, Mucho tengo que reir._ GONGORA.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading It is a melancholy consideration that Fame is as unjust as Fortune.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
VANITYnounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
WHILEconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading THE AUTHOR MORALIZES UPON THE VANITY OF FAME; AND WISHES THAT HE HAD BOSWELLIZED WHILE IT WAS IN HIS POWER TO HAVE DONE SO.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading But Fame with all her eyes and ears and tongues, overlooks more than she perceives, and sees things often in a wrong light, and hears and reports as many falsehoods as truths.
