used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seldom has a man “_been written_” (in a biography) until he is past knowing what is said of him in print.
admonitoryadjectiveUS /ˌædˈmɔːnɪtɔːri/
serving to warn
From this reading Biographies—it is to be supposed—are intended, or should be, admonitory; to teach men by the example of the one held up to view—be this an example to be followed or to be avoided.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Epitaphs are non-committal, or laudatory only, and too brief; they are solely a charitable or affectionate tribute to the dead, intended to please the living.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Biographies—it is to be supposed—are intended, or should be, admonitory; to teach men by the example of the one held up to view—be this an example to be followed or to be avoided.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Epitaphs are non-committal, or laudatory only, and too brief; they are solely a charitable or affectionate tribute to the dead, intended to please the living.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Epitaphs are non-committal, or laudatory only, and too brief; they are solely a charitable or affectionate tribute to the dead, intended to please the living.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Biographies—it is to be supposed—are intended, or should be, admonitory; to teach men by the example of the one held up to view—be this an example to be followed or to be avoided.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Biographies—it is to be supposed—are intended, or should be, admonitory; to teach men by the example of the one held up to view—be this an example to be followed or to be avoided.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
on the far side of; further than
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
biographernounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfər/
someone who writes an account of a person's life
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
biographersnounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfərz/
plural of “biographer” — someone who writes an account of a person's life
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
BiographiesnounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfiz/
plural of “biography” — an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading Biographies—it is to be supposed—are intended, or should be, admonitory; to teach men by the example of the one held up to view—be this an example to be followed or to be avoided.
biographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading Seldom has a man “_been written_” (in a biography) until he is past knowing what is said of him in print.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Epitaphs are non-committal, or laudatory only, and too brief; they are solely a charitable or affectionate tribute to the dead, intended to please the living.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Biographies—it is to be supposed—are intended, or should be, admonitory; to teach men by the example of the one held up to view—be this an example to be followed or to be avoided.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading Epitaphs are non-committal, or laudatory only, and too brief; they are solely a charitable or affectionate tribute to the dead, intended to please the living.
carefully weighed
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Epitaphs are non-committal, or laudatory only, and too brief; they are solely a charitable or affectionate tribute to the dead, intended to please the living.
EpitaphsnounUS /ˈepətæfs/
plural of “epitaph” — an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there
From this reading Epitaphs are non-committal, or laudatory only, and too brief; they are solely a charitable or affectionate tribute to the dead, intended to please the living.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Biographies—it is to be supposed—are intended, or should be, admonitory; to teach men by the example of the one held up to view—be this an example to be followed or to be avoided.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Biographies—it is to be supposed—are intended, or should be, admonitory; to teach men by the example of the one held up to view—be this an example to be followed or to be avoided.
forevermoreadverb
at any future time; in the future
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
usually; as a rule
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
death of a person
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
(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 But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Biographies—it is to be supposed—are intended, or should be, admonitory; to teach men by the example of the one held up to view—be this an example to be followed or to be avoided.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seldom has a man “_been written_” (in a biography) until he is past knowing what is said of him in print.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
how
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From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Epitaphs are non-committal, or laudatory only, and too brief; they are solely a charitable or affectionate tribute to the dead, intended to please the living.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Seldom has a man “_been written_” (in a biography) until he is past knowing what is said of him in print.
laudatoryadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdətɔːri/
full of or giving praise
From this reading Epitaphs are non-committal, or laudatory only, and too brief; they are solely a charitable or affectionate tribute to the dead, intended to please the living.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Epitaphs are non-committal, or laudatory only, and too brief; they are solely a charitable or affectionate tribute to the dead, intended to please the living.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Seldom has a man “_been written_” (in a biography) until he is past knowing what is said of him in print.
the force of workers available
From this reading Biographies—it is to be supposed—are intended, or should be, admonitory; to teach men by the example of the one held up to view—be this an example to be followed or to be avoided.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
not any; not one
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
non-committal
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From this reading Epitaphs are non-committal, or laudatory only, and too brief; they are solely a charitable or affectionate tribute to the dead, intended to please the living.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
offensenounUS /əˈfens/
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Biographies—it is to be supposed—are intended, or should be, admonitory; to teach men by the example of the one held up to view—be this an example to be followed or to be avoided.
and nothing more
From this reading Epitaphs are non-committal, or laudatory only, and too brief; they are solely a charitable or affectionate tribute to the dead, intended to please the living.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Epitaphs are non-committal, or laudatory only, and too brief; they are solely a charitable or affectionate tribute to the dead, intended to please the living.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Seldom has a man “_been written_” (in a biography) until he is past knowing what is said of him in print.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Epitaphs are non-committal, or laudatory only, and too brief; they are solely a charitable or affectionate tribute to the dead, intended to please the living.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading Seldom has a man “_been written_” (in a biography) until he is past knowing what is said of him in print.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Seldom has a man “_been written_” (in a biography) until he is past knowing what is said of him in print.
not often
From this reading Seldom has a man “_been written_” (in a biography) until he is past knowing what is said of him in print.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Biographies—it is to be supposed—are intended, or should be, admonitory; to teach men by the example of the one held up to view—be this an example to be followed or to be avoided.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Epitaphs are non-committal, or laudatory only, and too brief; they are solely a charitable or affectionate tribute to the dead, intended to please the living.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
required or under orders
From this reading Biographies—it is to be supposed—are intended, or should be, admonitory; to teach men by the example of the one held up to view—be this an example to be followed or to be avoided.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Biographies—it is to be supposed—are intended, or should be, admonitory; to teach men by the example of the one held up to view—be this an example to be followed or to be avoided.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Epitaphs are non-committal, or laudatory only, and too brief; they are solely a charitable or affectionate tribute to the dead, intended to please the living.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Biographies—it is to be supposed—are intended, or should be, admonitory; to teach men by the example of the one held up to view—be this an example to be followed or to be avoided.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Epitaphs are non-committal, or laudatory only, and too brief; they are solely a charitable or affectionate tribute to the dead, intended to please the living.
interact in a certain way
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading Epitaphs are non-committal, or laudatory only, and too brief; they are solely a charitable or affectionate tribute to the dead, intended to please the living.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Seldom has a man “_been written_” (in a biography) until he is past knowing what is said of him in print.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Biographies—it is to be supposed—are intended, or should be, admonitory; to teach men by the example of the one held up to view—be this an example to be followed or to be avoided.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Biographies—it is to be supposed—are intended, or should be, admonitory; to teach men by the example of the one held up to view—be this an example to be followed or to be avoided.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Seldom has a man “_been written_” (in a biography) until he is past knowing what is said of him in print.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It has generally been the custom of biographers to treat their subject after he is resting peacefully in his grave, indifferent to the world’s opinion.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading But if no offense be intended by the biographer, why wait until a man is forevermore beyond hearing what is said of him, before his fellows are told in what and how he surpassed them so much as to be considered worthy of special notice?
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Seldom has a man “_been written_” (in a biography) until he is past knowing what is said of him in print.
