used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
affectsnounUS /əˈfekts/
plural of “affect” — the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
From this reading WHATEVER concerns my friend, most sensibly affects me—You, _Harrington_, are the friend of my heart, and nothing has so much grieved me as the story of your misfortunes.
(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 Since, then, we are born to suffer, and pain must attend us in all the stages of our journey, let us philosophically welcome our companion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHATEVER concerns my friend, most sensibly affects me—You, _Harrington_, are the friend of my heart, and nothing has so much grieved me as the story of your misfortunes.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHATEVER concerns my friend, most sensibly affects me—You, _Harrington_, are the friend of my heart, and nothing has so much grieved me as the story of your misfortunes.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Since, then, we are born to suffer, and pain must attend us in all the stages of our journey, let us philosophically welcome our companion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
Belleview
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From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
brought into existence
From this reading Since, then, we are born to suffer, and pain must attend us in all the stages of our journey, let us philosophically welcome our companion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Since, then, we are born to suffer, and pain must attend us in all the stages of our journey, let us philosophically welcome our companion.
compensateverbUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/
adjust for
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading WHATEVER concerns my friend, most sensibly affects me—You, _Harrington_, are the friend of my heart, and nothing has so much grieved me as the story of your misfortunes.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
enjoymentsnounUS /enˈdʒɔɪmənts/
plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
to an extreme degree
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading WHATEVER concerns my friend, most sensibly affects me—You, _Harrington_, are the friend of my heart, and nothing has so much grieved me as the story of your misfortunes.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading WHATEVER concerns my friend, most sensibly affects me—You, _Harrington_, are the friend of my heart, and nothing has so much grieved me as the story of your misfortunes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
Harrington
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From this reading _Worthy_ to _Harrington_.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHATEVER concerns my friend, most sensibly affects me—You, _Harrington_, are the friend of my heart, and nothing has so much grieved me as the story of your misfortunes.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading WHATEVER concerns my friend, most sensibly affects me—You, _Harrington_, are the friend of my heart, and nothing has so much grieved me as the story of your misfortunes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Since, then, we are born to suffer, and pain must attend us in all the stages of our journey, let us philosophically welcome our companion.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Since, then, we are born to suffer, and pain must attend us in all the stages of our journey, let us philosophically welcome our companion.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
the literary culture
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
maximnounUS /ˈmæksəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
miseriesnounUS /ˈmɪzəriz/
plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading WHATEVER concerns my friend, most sensibly affects me—You, _Harrington_, are the friend of my heart, and nothing has so much grieved me as the story of your misfortunes.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading WHATEVER concerns my friend, most sensibly affects me—You, _Harrington_, are the friend of my heart, and nothing has so much grieved me as the story of your misfortunes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading WHATEVER concerns my friend, most sensibly affects me—You, _Harrington_, are the friend of my heart, and nothing has so much grieved me as the story of your misfortunes.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Since, then, we are born to suffer, and pain must attend us in all the stages of our journey, let us philosophically welcome our companion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading WHATEVER concerns my friend, most sensibly affects me—You, _Harrington_, are the friend of my heart, and nothing has so much grieved me as the story of your misfortunes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading WHATEVER concerns my friend, most sensibly affects me—You, _Harrington_, are the friend of my heart, and nothing has so much grieved me as the story of your misfortunes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Since, then, we are born to suffer, and pain must attend us in all the stages of our journey, let us philosophically welcome our companion.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Since, then, we are born to suffer, and pain must attend us in all the stages of our journey, let us philosophically welcome our companion.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
by chance
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
philosophicallyadverbUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəli/
in a philosophic manner
From this reading Since, then, we are born to suffer, and pain must attend us in all the stages of our journey, let us philosophically welcome our companion.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
sensiblyadverbUS /ˈsensəbli/
with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading WHATEVER concerns my friend, most sensibly affects me—You, _Harrington_, are the friend of my heart, and nothing has so much grieved me as the story of your misfortunes.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since, then, we are born to suffer, and pain must attend us in all the stages of our journey, let us philosophically welcome our companion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WHATEVER concerns my friend, most sensibly affects me—You, _Harrington_, are the friend of my heart, and nothing has so much grieved me as the story of your misfortunes.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
in the near future
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Since, then, we are born to suffer, and pain must attend us in all the stages of our journey, let us philosophically welcome our companion.
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 WHATEVER concerns my friend, most sensibly affects me—You, _Harrington_, are the friend of my heart, and nothing has so much grieved me as the story of your misfortunes.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Since, then, we are born to suffer, and pain must attend us in all the stages of our journey, let us philosophically welcome our companion.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Since, then, we are born to suffer, and pain must attend us in all the stages of our journey, let us philosophically welcome our companion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Worthy_ to _Harrington_.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since, then, we are born to suffer, and pain must attend us in all the stages of our journey, let us philosophically welcome our companion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Since, then, we are born to suffer, and pain must attend us in all the stages of our journey, let us philosophically welcome our companion.
accept gladly
From this reading Since, then, we are born to suffer, and pain must attend us in all the stages of our journey, let us philosophically welcome our companion.
(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 IT is a maxim well received, and seems to be admitted an article in the moral creed of mankind, “that the enjoyments of life do not compensate the miseries.”
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading WHATEVER concerns my friend, most sensibly affects me—You, _Harrington_, are the friend of my heart, and nothing has so much grieved me as the story of your misfortunes.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading _Worthy_ to _Harrington_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Belleview._ I THANK you for your letters, but I wish you had something better for the subject of them—the sad repetition of your feelings and sorrows, pains me exceedingly—I promise to be with you soon—perhaps before you can receive this letter.
