adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE desire of communicating knowledge or intelligence, is an argument with those who hold that man is naturally a social animal.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE desire of communicating knowledge or intelligence, is an argument with those who hold that man is naturally a social animal.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE desire of communicating knowledge or intelligence, is an argument with those who hold that man is naturally a social animal.
annunciationnoun
a festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
argumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading THE desire of communicating knowledge or intelligence, is an argument with those who hold that man is naturally a social animal.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Was it from this motive that Peter came one morning into his master’s room with a meaning face of recital?
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
communicatingnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪŋ/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading THE desire of communicating knowledge or intelligence, is an argument with those who hold that man is naturally a social animal.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading THE desire of communicating knowledge or intelligence, is an argument with those who hold that man is naturally a social animal.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Was it from this motive that Peter came one morning into his master’s room with a meaning face of recital?
FEELINGnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading THE MAN OF FEELING JEALOUS.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Was it from this motive that Peter came one morning into his master’s room with a meaning face of recital?
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE desire of communicating knowledge or intelligence, is an argument with those who hold that man is naturally a social animal.
IlladjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading THE desire of communicating knowledge or intelligence, is an argument with those who hold that man is naturally a social animal.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Was it from this motive that Peter came one morning into his master’s room with a meaning face of recital?
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE desire of communicating knowledge or intelligence, is an argument with those who hold that man is naturally a social animal.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
JEALOUSadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeləs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading THE MAN OF FEELING JEALOUS.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading THE desire of communicating knowledge or intelligence, is an argument with those who hold that man is naturally a social animal.
MANnounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN OF FEELING JEALOUS.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Was it from this motive that Peter came one morning into his master’s room with a meaning face of recital?
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Was it from this motive that Peter came one morning into his master’s room with a meaning face of recital?
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Was it from this motive that Peter came one morning into his master’s room with a meaning face of recital?
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Was it from this motive that Peter came one morning into his master’s room with a meaning face of recital?
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading THE desire of communicating knowledge or intelligence, is an argument with those who hold that man is naturally a social animal.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN OF FEELING JEALOUS.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE desire of communicating knowledge or intelligence, is an argument with those who hold that man is naturally a social animal.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Was it from this motive that Peter came one morning into his master’s room with a meaning face of recital?
philosophersnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
propensitiesnounUS /prəˈpensətiz/
plural of “propensity” — an inclination to do something
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading Was it from this motive that Peter came one morning into his master’s room with a meaning face of recital?
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Was it from this motive that Peter came one morning into his master’s room with a meaning face of recital?
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading THE desire of communicating knowledge or intelligence, is an argument with those who hold that man is naturally a social animal.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE desire of communicating knowledge or intelligence, is an argument with those who hold that man is naturally a social animal.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN OF FEELING JEALOUS.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE desire of communicating knowledge or intelligence, is an argument with those who hold that man is naturally a social animal.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
Tyburn
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From this reading Is it that we delight in observing the effects of the stronger passions? for we are all philosophers in this respect; and it is perhaps amongst the spectators at Tyburn that the most genuine are to be found.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was it from this motive that Peter came one morning into his master’s room with a meaning face of recital?
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It is indeed one of the earliest propensities we discover; but it may be doubted whether the pleasure (for pleasure there certainly is) arising from it be not often more selfish than social: for we frequently observe the tidings of Ill communicated as eagerly as the annunciation of Good.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading THE desire of communicating knowledge or intelligence, is an argument with those who hold that man is naturally a social animal.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE desire of communicating knowledge or intelligence, is an argument with those who hold that man is naturally a social animal.
