15
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From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
20
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From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
25
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From this reading The moral of it may, I hope, be useful, (25) though there are some circumstances which make it rather appear like a novel than a true story.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
(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 The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The moral of it may, I hope, be useful, (25) though there are some circumstances which make it rather appear like a novel than a true story.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This makes me often think on a story I have heard of two friends, which I shall give my reader at large under feigned names.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The moral of it may, I hope, be useful, (25) though there are some circumstances which make it rather appear like a novel than a true story.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Eudoxus and Leontine began the world with small estates.
brought into existence
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were both of them men of good sense and great virtue.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The moral of it may, I hope, be useful, (25) though there are some circumstances which make it rather appear like a novel than a true story.
domesticsnounUS /dəˈmestɪks/
plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
one or the other of two
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
Eudoxus
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From this reading Eudoxus and Leontine began the world with small estates.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading This makes me often think on a story I have heard of two friends, which I shall give my reader at large under feigned names.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This makes me often think on a story I have heard of two friends, which I shall give my reader at large under feigned names.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This makes me often think on a story I have heard of two friends, which I shall give my reader at large under feigned names.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They were both of them men of good sense and great virtue.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They were both of them men of good sense and great virtue.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
heirsnounUS /erz/
plural of “heir” — a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The moral of it may, I hope, be useful, (25) though there are some circumstances which make it rather appear like a novel than a true story.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
inculcatedverbUS /ˈɪŋkəlkeɪtəd/
past form of “inculcate” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This makes me often think on a story I have heard of two friends, which I shall give my reader at large under feigned names.
Leontine
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From this reading Eudoxus and Leontine began the world with small estates.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The moral of it may, I hope, be useful, (25) though there are some circumstances which make it rather appear like a novel than a true story.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
engage in
From this reading The moral of it may, I hope, be useful, (25) though there are some circumstances which make it rather appear like a novel than a true story.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading This makes me often think on a story I have heard of two friends, which I shall give my reader at large under feigned names.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The moral of it may, I hope, be useful, (25) though there are some circumstances which make it rather appear like a novel than a true story.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This makes me often think on a story I have heard of two friends, which I shall give my reader at large under feigned names.
the force of workers available
From this reading They were both of them men of good sense and great virtue.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading The moral of it may, I hope, be useful, (25) though there are some circumstances which make it rather appear like a novel than a true story.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading This makes me often think on a story I have heard of two friends, which I shall give my reader at large under feigned names.
not any; not one
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The moral of it may, I hope, be useful, (25) though there are some circumstances which make it rather appear like a novel than a true story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
many times at short intervals
From this reading This makes me often think on a story I have heard of two friends, which I shall give my reader at large under feigned names.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This makes me often think on a story I have heard of two friends, which I shall give my reader at large under feigned names.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
the local environment
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
posteritynounUS /pɑːˈsterəti/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
on the contrary
From this reading The moral of it may, I hope, be useful, (25) though there are some circumstances which make it rather appear like a novel than a true story.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading This makes me often think on a story I have heard of two friends, which I shall give my reader at large under feigned names.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
residingverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading They were both of them men of good sense and great virtue.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading This makes me often think on a story I have heard of two friends, which I shall give my reader at large under feigned names.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Eudoxus and Leontine began the world with small estates.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The moral of it may, I hope, be useful, (25) though there are some circumstances which make it rather appear like a novel than a true story.
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 This makes me often think on a story I have heard of two friends, which I shall give my reader at large under feigned names.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The moral of it may, I hope, be useful, (25) though there are some circumstances which make it rather appear like a novel than a true story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The moral of it may, I hope, be useful, (25) though there are some circumstances which make it rather appear like a novel than a true story.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading This makes me often think on a story I have heard of two friends, which I shall give my reader at large under feigned names.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This makes me often think on a story I have heard of two friends, which I shall give my reader at large under feigned names.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The moral of it may, I hope, be useful, (25) though there are some circumstances which make it rather appear like a novel than a true story.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
transmitverbUS /trænzˈmɪt/
transfer to another
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The moral of it may, I hope, be useful, (25) though there are some circumstances which make it rather appear like a novel than a true story.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This makes me often think on a story I have heard of two friends, which I shall give my reader at large under feigned names.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This makes me often think on a story I have heard of two friends, which I shall give my reader at large under feigned names.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
the act of using
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
being of use or service
From this reading The moral of it may, I hope, be useful, (25) though there are some circumstances which make it rather appear like a novel than a true story.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading They were both of them men of good sense and great virtue.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were both of them men of good sense and great virtue.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This makes me often think on a story I have heard of two friends, which I shall give my reader at large under feigned names.
which person or people
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eudoxus and Leontine began the world with small estates.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Eudoxus and Leontine began the world with small estates.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The truth of it is, since my residing in these parts I have seen and heard innumerable instances of young heirs and elder brothers who--either from their own reflecting upon the estates they are born to, and therefore (15) thinking all other accomplishments unnecessary; or from hearing these notions frequently inculcated to them by the flattery of their servants and domestics; or from the same foolish thought prevailing in those who have the care of their education--are of no manner of use but to keep (20) up their families, and transmit their lands and houses in a line to posterity.
