used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading It will appear, on a philosophic scrutiny of human feelings, that the extremes of laughing and crying are more nearly allied than is sometimes believed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It will appear, on a philosophic scrutiny of human feelings, that the extremes of laughing and crying are more nearly allied than is sometimes believed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It will appear, on a philosophic scrutiny of human feelings, that the extremes of laughing and crying are more nearly allied than is sometimes believed.
next to; at the side of
From this reading I once happened to sit beside a negro, in the pit of the Edinburgh theatre, while the tragedy of Douglas was performing.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading With children, the one frequently dwindles, or breaks out into the other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading With children, the one frequently dwindles, or breaks out into the other.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
corporealadjective
having material or physical form or substance
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
demanding attention
From this reading It will appear, on a philosophic scrutiny of human feelings, that the extremes of laughing and crying are more nearly allied than is sometimes believed.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
differingverbUS /ˈdɪfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “differ” — be different
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading I once happened to sit beside a negro, in the pit of the Edinburgh theatre, while the tragedy of Douglas was performing.
dwindlesverbUS /ˈdwɪndəlz/
third-person singular of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance
From this reading With children, the one frequently dwindles, or breaks out into the other.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading I once happened to sit beside a negro, in the pit of the Edinburgh theatre, while the tragedy of Douglas was performing.
extremesnounUS /ekˈstriːmz/
plural of “extreme” — the furthest or highest degree of something
From this reading It will appear, on a philosophic scrutiny of human feelings, that the extremes of laughing and crying are more nearly allied than is sometimes believed.
a social unit living together
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It will appear, on a philosophic scrutiny of human feelings, that the extremes of laughing and crying are more nearly allied than is sometimes believed.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I once happened to sit beside a negro, in the pit of the Edinburgh theatre, while the tragedy of Douglas was performing.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I once happened to sit beside a negro, in the pit of the Edinburgh theatre, while the tragedy of Douglas was performing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With children, the one frequently dwindles, or breaks out into the other.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It will appear, on a philosophic scrutiny of human feelings, that the extremes of laughing and crying are more nearly allied than is sometimes believed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will appear, on a philosophic scrutiny of human feelings, that the extremes of laughing and crying are more nearly allied than is sometimes believed.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading It will appear, on a philosophic scrutiny of human feelings, that the extremes of laughing and crying are more nearly allied than is sometimes believed.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
MISFORTUNEnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF MISFORTUNE.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It will appear, on a philosophic scrutiny of human feelings, that the extremes of laughing and crying are more nearly allied than is sometimes believed.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It will appear, on a philosophic scrutiny of human feelings, that the extremes of laughing and crying are more nearly allied than is sometimes believed.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading I once happened to sit beside a negro, in the pit of the Edinburgh theatre, while the tragedy of Douglas was performing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF MISFORTUNE.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It will appear, on a philosophic scrutiny of human feelings, that the extremes of laughing and crying are more nearly allied than is sometimes believed.
on one occasion
From this reading I once happened to sit beside a negro, in the pit of the Edinburgh theatre, while the tragedy of Douglas was performing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With children, the one frequently dwindles, or breaks out into the other.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With children, the one frequently dwindles, or breaks out into the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With children, the one frequently dwindles, or breaks out into the other.
others
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From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With children, the one frequently dwindles, or breaks out into the other.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading I once happened to sit beside a negro, in the pit of the Edinburgh theatre, while the tragedy of Douglas was performing.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
philosophicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪk/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading It will appear, on a philosophic scrutiny of human feelings, that the extremes of laughing and crying are more nearly allied than is sometimes believed.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading I once happened to sit beside a negro, in the pit of the Edinburgh theatre, while the tragedy of Douglas was performing.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
an educational institution
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF MISFORTUNE.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading It will appear, on a philosophic scrutiny of human feelings, that the extremes of laughing and crying are more nearly allied than is sometimes believed.
be seated
From this reading I once happened to sit beside a negro, in the pit of the Edinburgh theatre, while the tragedy of Douglas was performing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It will appear, on a philosophic scrutiny of human feelings, that the extremes of laughing and crying are more nearly allied than is sometimes believed.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
express a supposition
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It will appear, on a philosophic scrutiny of human feelings, that the extremes of laughing and crying are more nearly allied than is sometimes believed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF MISFORTUNE.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading I once happened to sit beside a negro, in the pit of the Edinburgh theatre, while the tragedy of Douglas was performing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading I once happened to sit beside a negro, in the pit of the Edinburgh theatre, while the tragedy of Douglas was performing.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I once happened to sit beside a negro, in the pit of the Edinburgh theatre, while the tragedy of Douglas was performing.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
(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 The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I once happened to sit beside a negro, in the pit of the Edinburgh theatre, while the tragedy of Douglas was performing.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading The various ways in which misfortunes affect different minds, are often so opposite, that in contemplating them, we may well be led to suppose the human soul animated and directed in some persons by corporeal functions, formed after a different manner from those of others--persons of the same family frequently differing most widely in this respect.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will appear, on a philosophic scrutiny of human feelings, that the extremes of laughing and crying are more nearly allied than is sometimes believed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With children, the one frequently dwindles, or breaks out into the other.
