12th
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From this reading Yet I was prevailed on to peruse your Craftsman of December the 12th, wherein I discover you to be as great an enemy of this country, as you are of your own.
138
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From this reading ANSWER TO THE CRAFTSMAN.[138] SIR, I detest reading your papers, because I am not of your principles, and because I cannot endure to be convinced.
139
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From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
1772
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From this reading * * * * * The text of this edition is based on that given by Faulkner in the ninth volume of his edition of Swift issued in 1772.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading ANSWER TO THE CRAFTSMAN.[138] SIR, I detest reading your papers, because I am not of your principles, and because I cannot endure to be convinced.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yet I was prevailed on to peruse your Craftsman of December the 12th, wherein I discover you to be as great an enemy of this country, as you are of your own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANSWER TO THE CRAFTSMAN.[138] SIR, I detest reading your papers, because I am not of your principles, and because I cannot endure to be convinced.
react verbally
From this reading ANSWER TO THE CRAFTSMAN.[138] SIR, I detest reading your papers, because I am not of your principles, and because I cannot endure to be convinced.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet I was prevailed on to peruse your Craftsman of December the 12th, wherein I discover you to be as great an enemy of this country, as you are of your own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet I was prevailed on to peruse your Craftsman of December the 12th, wherein I discover you to be as great an enemy of this country, as you are of your own.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading * * * * * The text of this edition is based on that given by Faulkner in the ninth volume of his edition of Swift issued in 1772.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ANSWER TO THE CRAFTSMAN.[138] SIR, I detest reading your papers, because I am not of your principles, and because I cannot endure to be convinced.
for the reason that
From this reading ANSWER TO THE CRAFTSMAN.[138] SIR, I detest reading your papers, because I am not of your principles, and because I cannot endure to be convinced.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
burdensomeadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənsəm/
not easily borne; wearing
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading * * * * * The text of this edition is based on that given by Faulkner in the ninth volume of his edition of Swift issued in 1772.
cannot
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From this reading ANSWER TO THE CRAFTSMAN.[138] SIR, I detest reading your papers, because I am not of your principles, and because I cannot endure to be convinced.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading ANSWER TO THE CRAFTSMAN.[138] SIR, I detest reading your papers, because I am not of your principles, and because I cannot endure to be convinced.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Yet I was prevailed on to peruse your Craftsman of December the 12th, wherein I discover you to be as great an enemy of this country, as you are of your own.
CRAFTSMANnounUS /ˈkræftsmən/
a professional whose work is consistently of high quality
From this reading ANSWER TO THE CRAFTSMAN.[138] SIR, I detest reading your papers, because I am not of your principles, and because I cannot endure to be convinced.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Yet I was prevailed on to peruse your Craftsman of December the 12th, wherein I discover you to be as great an enemy of this country, as you are of your own.
detestverbUS /dɪˈtest/
dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
From this reading ANSWER TO THE CRAFTSMAN.[138] SIR, I detest reading your papers, because I am not of your principles, and because I cannot endure to be convinced.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Yet I was prevailed on to peruse your Craftsman of December the 12th, wherein I discover you to be as great an enemy of this country, as you are of your own.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading * * * * * The text of this edition is based on that given by Faulkner in the ninth volume of his edition of Swift issued in 1772.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading ANSWER TO THE CRAFTSMAN.[138] SIR, I detest reading your papers, because I am not of your principles, and because I cannot endure to be convinced.
an opposing military force
From this reading Yet I was prevailed on to peruse your Craftsman of December the 12th, wherein I discover you to be as great an enemy of this country, as you are of your own.
FaulknernounUS /ˈfɔːknər/
United States novelist (originally Falkner) who wrote about people in the southern United States (1897-1962)
From this reading * * * * * The text of this edition is based on that given by Faulkner in the ninth volume of his edition of Swift issued in 1772.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading * * * * * The text of this edition is based on that given by Faulkner in the ninth volume of his edition of Swift issued in 1772.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Yet I was prevailed on to peruse your Craftsman of December the 12th, wherein I discover you to be as great an enemy of this country, as you are of your own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * The text of this edition is based on that given by Faulkner in the ninth volume of his edition of Swift issued in 1772.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ANSWER TO THE CRAFTSMAN.[138] SIR, I detest reading your papers, because I am not of your principles, and because I cannot endure to be convinced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * The text of this edition is based on that given by Faulkner in the ninth volume of his edition of Swift issued in 1772.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * The text of this edition is based on that given by Faulkner in the ninth volume of his edition of Swift issued in 1772.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading * * * * * The text of this edition is based on that given by Faulkner in the ninth volume of his edition of Swift issued in 1772.
listedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstəd/
on a list
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading * * * * * The text of this edition is based on that given by Faulkner in the ninth volume of his edition of Swift issued in 1772.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ANSWER TO THE CRAFTSMAN.[138] SIR, I detest reading your papers, because I am not of your principles, and because I cannot endure to be convinced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * The text of this edition is based on that given by Faulkner in the ninth volume of his edition of Swift issued in 1772.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading * * * * * The text of this edition is based on that given by Faulkner in the ninth volume of his edition of Swift issued in 1772.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Yet I was prevailed on to peruse your Craftsman of December the 12th, wherein I discover you to be as great an enemy of this country, as you are of your own.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading ANSWER TO THE CRAFTSMAN.[138] SIR, I detest reading your papers, because I am not of your principles, and because I cannot endure to be convinced.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
peruseverbUS /pərˈuːz/
examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading Yet I was prevailed on to peruse your Craftsman of December the 12th, wherein I discover you to be as great an enemy of this country, as you are of your own.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
Popishadjective
of or relating to or supporting Romanism
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Yet I was prevailed on to peruse your Craftsman of December the 12th, wherein I discover you to be as great an enemy of this country, as you are of your own.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading ANSWER TO THE CRAFTSMAN.[138] SIR, I detest reading your papers, because I am not of your principles, and because I cannot endure to be convinced.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading ANSWER TO THE CRAFTSMAN.[138] SIR, I detest reading your papers, because I am not of your principles, and because I cannot endure to be convinced.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading [T. S.]
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
term of address for a man
From this reading ANSWER TO THE CRAFTSMAN.[138] SIR, I detest reading your papers, because I am not of your principles, and because I cannot endure to be convinced.
moving very fast
From this reading * * * * * The text of this edition is based on that given by Faulkner in the ninth volume of his edition of Swift issued in 1772.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading [T. S.]
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading * * * * * The text of this edition is based on that given by Faulkner in the ninth volume of his edition of Swift issued in 1772.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading * * * * * The text of this edition is based on that given by Faulkner in the ninth volume of his edition of Swift issued in 1772.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * The text of this edition is based on that given by Faulkner in the ninth volume of his edition of Swift issued in 1772.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading * * * * * The text of this edition is based on that given by Faulkner in the ninth volume of his edition of Swift issued in 1772.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANSWER TO THE CRAFTSMAN.[138] SIR, I detest reading your papers, because I am not of your principles, and because I cannot endure to be convinced.
being of use or service
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading You are pleased to reflect on a project I proposed, of making the children of Irish parents to be useful to the public instead of being burdensome;[139] and you venture to assert, that your own scheme is more charitable, of not permitting our Popish natives to be listed in the service of any foreign prince.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading * * * * * The text of this edition is based on that given by Faulkner in the ninth volume of his edition of Swift issued in 1772.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet I was prevailed on to peruse your Craftsman of December the 12th, wherein I discover you to be as great an enemy of this country, as you are of your own.
wherein
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From this reading Yet I was prevailed on to peruse your Craftsman of December the 12th, wherein I discover you to be as great an enemy of this country, as you are of your own.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet I was prevailed on to peruse your Craftsman of December the 12th, wherein I discover you to be as great an enemy of this country, as you are of your own.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Yet I was prevailed on to peruse your Craftsman of December the 12th, wherein I discover you to be as great an enemy of this country, as you are of your own.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ANSWER TO THE CRAFTSMAN.[138] SIR, I detest reading your papers, because I am not of your principles, and because I cannot endure to be convinced.
