used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
(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 VIRTUE generally, in all sorts of subjects, is somewhat that is valued for eminence; and consisteth in comparison.
in addition
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE VIRTUES COMMONLY CALLED INTELLECTUAL; AND THEIR CONTRARY DEFECTS.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For if all things were equal in all men, nothing would be prized.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading OF THE VIRTUES COMMONLY CALLED INTELLECTUAL; AND THEIR CONTRARY DEFECTS.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
COMMONLYadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading OF THE VIRTUES COMMONLY CALLED INTELLECTUAL; AND THEIR CONTRARY DEFECTS.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading VIRTUE generally, in all sorts of subjects, is somewhat that is valued for eminence; and consisteth in comparison.
consisteth
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From this reading VIRTUE generally, in all sorts of subjects, is somewhat that is valued for eminence; and consisteth in comparison.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading OF THE VIRTUES COMMONLY CALLED INTELLECTUAL; AND THEIR CONTRARY DEFECTS.
DEFECTSnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading OF THE VIRTUES COMMONLY CALLED INTELLECTUAL; AND THEIR CONTRARY DEFECTS.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading [Sidenote: Intellectual virtue defined.]
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading VIRTUE generally, in all sorts of subjects, is somewhat that is valued for eminence; and consisteth in comparison.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading For if all things were equal in all men, nothing would be prized.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading VIRTUE generally, in all sorts of subjects, is somewhat that is valued for eminence; and consisteth in comparison.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
usually; as a rule
From this reading VIRTUE generally, in all sorts of subjects, is somewhat that is valued for eminence; and consisteth in comparison.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For if all things were equal in all men, nothing would be prized.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VIRTUE generally, in all sorts of subjects, is somewhat that is valued for eminence; and consisteth in comparison.
INTELLECTUALadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading OF THE VIRTUES COMMONLY CALLED INTELLECTUAL; AND THEIR CONTRARY DEFECTS.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VIRTUE generally, in all sorts of subjects, is somewhat that is valued for eminence; and consisteth in comparison.
the force of workers available
From this reading For if all things were equal in all men, nothing would be prized.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For if all things were equal in all men, nothing would be prized.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE VIRTUES COMMONLY CALLED INTELLECTUAL; AND THEIR CONTRARY DEFECTS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading For if all things were equal in all men, nothing would be prized.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
Identical; not different.
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: Intellectual virtue defined.]
to a small degree or extent
From this reading VIRTUE generally, in all sorts of subjects, is somewhat that is valued for eminence; and consisteth in comparison.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading VIRTUE generally, in all sorts of subjects, is somewhat that is valued for eminence; and consisteth in comparison.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading VIRTUE generally, in all sorts of subjects, is somewhat that is valued for eminence; and consisteth in comparison.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VIRTUE generally, in all sorts of subjects, is somewhat that is valued for eminence; and consisteth in comparison.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE VIRTUES COMMONLY CALLED INTELLECTUAL; AND THEIR CONTRARY DEFECTS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OF THE VIRTUES COMMONLY CALLED INTELLECTUAL; AND THEIR CONTRARY DEFECTS.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For if all things were equal in all men, nothing would be prized.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading VIRTUE generally, in all sorts of subjects, is somewhat that is valued for eminence; and consisteth in comparison.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading [Sidenote: Intellectual virtue defined.]
VIRTUESnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading OF THE VIRTUES COMMONLY CALLED INTELLECTUAL; AND THEIR CONTRARY DEFECTS.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For if all things were equal in all men, nothing would be prized.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading And by _virtues intellectual_, are always understood such abilities of the mind, as men praise, value, and desire should be in themselves; and go commonly under the name of a _good wit_; though the same word _wit_, be used also, to distinguish one certain ability from the rest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For if all things were equal in all men, nothing would be prized.
