used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The priest, the lawyer, the physician, have rendered it a necessary part of their professions.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
(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 It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
articulationnounUS /ˌɑːrtɪkjəˈleɪʃən/
the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
comparableadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
able to be compared or worthy of comparison
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
Cretians
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From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
CrispinnounUS /ˈkrɪspɪn/
patron saint of shoemakers; he and his brother were martyred for trying to spread Christianity (3rd century)
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading From the highest to the humblest, and from the gray-haired old man to his youthful grand-child, all find it of use.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the highest to the humblest, and from the gray-haired old man to his youthful grand-child, all find it of use.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
grand-child
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From this reading From the highest to the humblest, and from the gray-haired old man to his youthful grand-child, all find it of use.
gray-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading From the highest to the humblest, and from the gray-haired old man to his youthful grand-child, all find it of use.
an established custom
From this reading It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The priest, the lawyer, the physician, have rendered it a necessary part of their professions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading From the highest to the humblest, and from the gray-haired old man to his youthful grand-child, all find it of use.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
hordenounUS /hɔːrd/
a vast multitude
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
humblestadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələst/
superlative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading From the highest to the humblest, and from the gray-haired old man to his youthful grand-child, all find it of use.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The priest, the lawyer, the physician, have rendered it a necessary part of their professions.
liarsnounUS /ˈlaɪərz/
plural of “liar” — a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
mechanicsnounUS /məˈkænɪks/
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
absolutely essential
From this reading The priest, the lawyer, the physician, have rendered it a necessary part of their professions.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
not any; not one
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading From the highest to the humblest, and from the gray-haired old man to his youthful grand-child, all find it of use.
and nothing more
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The priest, the lawyer, the physician, have rendered it a necessary part of their professions.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The priest, the lawyer, the physician, have rendered it a necessary part of their professions.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The priest, the lawyer, the physician, have rendered it a necessary part of their professions.
professionsnounUS /prəˈfeʃənz/
plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading The priest, the lawyer, the physician, have rendered it a necessary part of their professions.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The priest, the lawyer, the physician, have rendered it a necessary part of their professions.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The priest, the lawyer, the physician, have rendered it a necessary part of their professions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
TradesmennounUS /ˈtreɪdzmən/
plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
the act of using
From this reading From the highest to the humblest, and from the gray-haired old man to his youthful grand-child, all find it of use.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading It is agreeable to all experience that in using this excellent gift, he should consult his own convenience, and he has accordingly introduced this habit of lying.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
which person or people
From this reading Tradesmen and mechanics have by no means neglected it, and some have made such signal use of it, that we now look upon the sons of Crispin as comparable only to a horde of Cretians, who, we are assured by excellent authority, _were always liars_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Man was originally endowed with the power of clear and distinct articulation, which, after some improvement, enabled him to convey what ideas he pleased to his fellows.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading From the highest to the humblest, and from the gray-haired old man to his youthful grand-child, all find it of use.
