advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
(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 However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading And was roundly answered, do you think God has not distinguished princes from other men?
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
artfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːrtfəl/
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You will know him at first sight by his fine colour and majestic mien.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I fear I have tired my reader with the too tedious narration of this petty farce.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You will know him at first sight by his fine colour and majestic mien.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading You will know him at first sight by his fine colour and majestic mien.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
deludeverbUS /dɪˈluːd/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading And was roundly answered, do you think God has not distinguished princes from other men?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And was roundly answered, do you think God has not distinguished princes from other men?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
farcenounUS /fɑːrs/
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
From this reading But I fear I have tired my reader with the too tedious narration of this petty farce.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But I fear I have tired my reader with the too tedious narration of this petty farce.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading You will know him at first sight by his fine colour and majestic mien.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading You will know him at first sight by his fine colour and majestic mien.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
having or given a form or shape
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
set up or found
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And was roundly answered, do you think God has not distinguished princes from other men?
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading And was roundly answered, do you think God has not distinguished princes from other men?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And was roundly answered, do you think God has not distinguished princes from other men?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But I fear I have tired my reader with the too tedious narration of this petty farce.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You will know him at first sight by his fine colour and majestic mien.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
how
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From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
having much knowledge or education
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
immediately past
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading You will know him at first sight by his fine colour and majestic mien.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
the force of workers available
From this reading And was roundly answered, do you think God has not distinguished princes from other men?
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading You will know him at first sight by his fine colour and majestic mien.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
narrationnounUS /neˈreɪʃən/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading But I fear I have tired my reader with the too tedious narration of this petty farce.
not any; not one
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And was roundly answered, do you think God has not distinguished princes from other men?
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And was roundly answered, do you think God has not distinguished princes from other men?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
a human being
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading But I fear I have tired my reader with the too tedious narration of this petty farce.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading And was roundly answered, do you think God has not distinguished princes from other men?
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading But I fear I have tired my reader with the too tedious narration of this petty farce.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
roundlyadverbUS /ˈraʊndli/
in a round manner
From this reading And was roundly answered, do you think God has not distinguished princes from other men?
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
an instance of visual perception
From this reading You will know him at first sight by his fine colour and majestic mien.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading But I fear I have tired my reader with the too tedious narration of this petty farce.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading And was roundly answered, do you think God has not distinguished princes from other men?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading But I fear I have tired my reader with the too tedious narration of this petty farce.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But I fear I have tired my reader with the too tedious narration of this petty farce.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
(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 However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading However, it plainly appears, that it turned out to all our advantages; we proposed at first to have proceeded further into the country, but were so well provided with whatever we wanted, that we had no occasion for more, every man having as much as he could well carry.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will know him at first sight by his fine colour and majestic mien.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I found that my people had formed this artful scheme among themselves to delude these poor peasants, and carried it on with good success; for one of these last, as I was informed, asked how he should know the person to whom he was to pay his respects?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And was roundly answered, do you think God has not distinguished princes from other men?
