AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
abolishverbUS /əˈbɑːlɪʃ/
do away with
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
addverbUS /æd/
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Nothing seemed requisite to add to the barbarity of this feast but _kava_, made as described in Cook's voyages, and at the conclusion of the feast we perceived them brewing this liquor, which they drank with the utmost avidity.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
analogynounUS /əˈnælədʒi/
an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nothing seemed requisite to add to the barbarity of this feast but _kava_, made as described in Cook's voyages, and at the conclusion of the feast we perceived them brewing this liquor, which they drank with the utmost avidity.
AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
aviditynoun
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Nothing seemed requisite to add to the barbarity of this feast but _kava_, made as described in Cook's voyages, and at the conclusion of the feast we perceived them brewing this liquor, which they drank with the utmost avidity.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
barbaritynounUS /bɑːrˈbærəti/
the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
From this reading Nothing seemed requisite to add to the barbarity of this feast but _kava_, made as described in Cook's voyages, and at the conclusion of the feast we perceived them brewing this liquor, which they drank with the utmost avidity.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But I knew that such a thing could not be immediately effected, whatever in future time might be performed.
bellowingnounUS /ˈbeloʊɪŋ/
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading From that moment, inspired with an idea of universal benevolence, I determined to abolish the custom of eating live flesh and drinking of kava.
brewingnounUS /ˈbruːɪŋ/
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading Nothing seemed requisite to add to the barbarity of this feast but _kava_, made as described in Cook's voyages, and at the conclusion of the feast we perceived them brewing this liquor, which they drank with the utmost avidity.
bullsnounUS /bʊlz/
plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing seemed requisite to add to the barbarity of this feast but _kava_, made as described in Cook's voyages, and at the conclusion of the feast we perceived them brewing this liquor, which they drank with the utmost avidity.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
carcasenoun
the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Nothing seemed requisite to add to the barbarity of this feast but _kava_, made as described in Cook's voyages, and at the conclusion of the feast we perceived them brewing this liquor, which they drank with the utmost avidity.
consultsverbUS /kənˈsʌlts/
third-person singular of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
Cook'snounUS /kʊks/
possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading Nothing seemed requisite to add to the barbarity of this feast but _kava_, made as described in Cook's voyages, and at the conclusion of the feast we perceived them brewing this liquor, which they drank with the utmost avidity.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But I knew that such a thing could not be immediately effected, whatever in future time might be performed.
creature's
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From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
deceasenounUS /dɪˈsiːs/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Nothing seemed requisite to add to the barbarity of this feast but _kava_, made as described in Cook's voyages, and at the conclusion of the feast we perceived them brewing this liquor, which they drank with the utmost avidity.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading From that moment, inspired with an idea of universal benevolence, I determined to abolish the custom of eating live flesh and drinking of kava.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
drankverbUS /dræŋk/
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Nothing seemed requisite to add to the barbarity of this feast but _kava_, made as described in Cook's voyages, and at the conclusion of the feast we perceived them brewing this liquor, which they drank with the utmost avidity.
drinkingnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading From that moment, inspired with an idea of universal benevolence, I determined to abolish the custom of eating live flesh and drinking of kava.
eatingnounUS /ˈiːtɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading But I knew that such a thing could not be immediately effected, whatever in future time might be performed.
EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
endeavours
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From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
excitesverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪts/
third-person singular of “excite” — arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
feastnounUS /fiːst/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
fleshnounUS /fleʃ/
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
Frosticos
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From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading But I knew that such a thing could not be immediately effected, whatever in future time might be performed.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
Hilaro
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From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading From that moment, inspired with an idea of universal benevolence, I determined to abolish the custom of eating live flesh and drinking of kava.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading From that moment, inspired with an idea of universal benevolence, I determined to abolish the custom of eating live flesh and drinking of kava.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But I knew that such a thing could not be immediately effected, whatever in future time might be performed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading From that moment, inspired with an idea of universal benevolence, I determined to abolish the custom of eating live flesh and drinking of kava.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
kavanoun
an alcoholic drink made from the aromatic roots of the kava shrub
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But I knew that such a thing could not be immediately effected, whatever in future time might be performed.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Nothing seemed requisite to add to the barbarity of this feast but _kava_, made as described in Cook's voyages, and at the conclusion of the feast we perceived them brewing this liquor, which they drank with the utmost avidity.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Nothing seemed requisite to add to the barbarity of this feast but _kava_, made as described in Cook's voyages, and at the conclusion of the feast we perceived them brewing this liquor, which they drank with the utmost avidity.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But I knew that such a thing could not be immediately effected, whatever in future time might be performed.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading From that moment, inspired with an idea of universal benevolence, I determined to abolish the custom of eating live flesh and drinking of kava.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
murmursnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərz/
plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
nearestadverbUS /ˈnɪrəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I knew that such a thing could not be immediately effected, whatever in future time might be performed.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing seemed requisite to add to the barbarity of this feast but _kava_, made as described in Cook's voyages, and at the conclusion of the feast we perceived them brewing this liquor, which they drank with the utmost avidity.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
paysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading But I knew that such a thing could not be immediately effected, whatever in future time might be performed.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading Nothing seemed requisite to add to the barbarity of this feast but _kava_, made as described in Cook's voyages, and at the conclusion of the feast we perceived them brewing this liquor, which they drank with the utmost avidity.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
Scythians
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From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nothing seemed requisite to add to the barbarity of this feast but _kava_, made as described in Cook's voyages, and at the conclusion of the feast we perceived them brewing this liquor, which they drank with the utmost avidity.
serenadedverbUS /ˌserəˈneɪdɪd/
past form of “serenade” — sing and play for somebody
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
statesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But I knew that such a thing could not be immediately effected, whatever in future time might be performed.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nothing seemed requisite to add to the barbarity of this feast but _kava_, made as described in Cook's voyages, and at the conclusion of the feast we perceived them brewing this liquor, which they drank with the utmost avidity.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading But I knew that such a thing could not be immediately effected, whatever in future time might be performed.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nothing seemed requisite to add to the barbarity of this feast but _kava_, made as described in Cook's voyages, and at the conclusion of the feast we perceived them brewing this liquor, which they drank with the utmost avidity.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But I knew that such a thing could not be immediately effected, whatever in future time might be performed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading From that moment, inspired with an idea of universal benevolence, I determined to abolish the custom of eating live flesh and drinking of kava.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Nothing seemed requisite to add to the barbarity of this feast but _kava_, made as described in Cook's voyages, and at the conclusion of the feast we perceived them brewing this liquor, which they drank with the utmost avidity.
valenounUS /veɪl/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading Nothing seemed requisite to add to the barbarity of this feast but _kava_, made as described in Cook's voyages, and at the conclusion of the feast we perceived them brewing this liquor, which they drank with the utmost avidity.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading But I knew that such a thing could not be immediately effected, whatever in future time might be performed.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Having passed over the nearest mountains we entered a delightful vale, where we perceived a multitude of persons at a feast of living bulls, whose flesh they cut away with great knives, making a table of the creature's carcase, serenaded by the bellowing of the unfortunate animal.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A feast on live bulls and kava--The inhabitants admire the European adventurers--The Emperor comes to meet the Baron, and pays him great compliments--The inhabitants of the centre of Africa descended from the people of the moon proved by an inscription in Africa, and by the analogy of their language, which is also the same with that of the ancient Scythians--The Baron is declared sovereign of the interior of Africa on the decease of the Emperor--He endeavours to abolish the custom of eating live bulls, which excites much discontent--The advice of Hilaro Frosticos upon the occasion--The Baron makes a speech to an Assembly of the states, which only excites greater murmurs--He consults with Hilaro Frosticos._
