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From this reading _The Vanity_ appeared early in January, 1749; _The Rambler_ ran from March 20, 1749/50 to March 14, 1752.
1749
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From this reading _The Vanity_ appeared early in January, 1749; _The Rambler_ ran from March 20, 1749/50 to March 14, 1752.
1752
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From this reading _The Vanity_ appeared early in January, 1749; _The Rambler_ ran from March 20, 1749/50 to March 14, 1752.
20
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From this reading _The Vanity_ appeared early in January, 1749; _The Rambler_ ran from March 20, 1749/50 to March 14, 1752.
50
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From this reading _The Vanity_ appeared early in January, 1749; _The Rambler_ ran from March 20, 1749/50 to March 14, 1752.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Young Boswell, not unduly saturnine in temperament, was profoundly impressed by them and determined on their account to seek out the author.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _The Vanity_ appeared early in January, 1749; _The Rambler_ ran from March 20, 1749/50 to March 14, 1752.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As moral essays, the Ramblers deeply stirred some readers and bored others.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Young Boswell, not unduly saturnine in temperament, was profoundly impressed by them and determined on their account to seek out the author.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading As moral essays, the Ramblers deeply stirred some readers and bored others.
BoswellnounUS /ˈbɑːzwel/
Scottish author noted for his biography of Samuel Johnson (1740-1795)
From this reading Young Boswell, not unduly saturnine in temperament, was profoundly impressed by them and determined on their account to seek out the author.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With the exception of five numbers and two quoted letters, the periodical was written entirely by Johnson.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading As moral essays, the Ramblers deeply stirred some readers and bored others.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Young Boswell, not unduly saturnine in temperament, was profoundly impressed by them and determined on their account to seek out the author.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _The Vanity_ appeared early in January, 1749; _The Rambler_ ran from March 20, 1749/50 to March 14, 1752.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading With the exception of five numbers and two quoted letters, the periodical was written entirely by Johnson.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading As moral essays, the Ramblers deeply stirred some readers and bored others.
establishingverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With the exception of five numbers and two quoted letters, the periodical was written entirely by Johnson.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading With the exception of five numbers and two quoted letters, the periodical was written entirely by Johnson.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The Vanity_ appeared early in January, 1749; _The Rambler_ ran from March 20, 1749/50 to March 14, 1752.
HumanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Young Boswell, not unduly saturnine in temperament, was profoundly impressed by them and determined on their account to seek out the author.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading _The Vanity_ appeared early in January, 1749; _The Rambler_ ran from March 20, 1749/50 to March 14, 1752.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading With the exception of five numbers and two quoted letters, the periodical was written entirely by Johnson.
Johnson'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsənz/
possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
the literary culture
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
march in a procession
From this reading _The Vanity_ appeared early in January, 1749; _The Rambler_ ran from March 20, 1749/50 to March 14, 1752.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading As moral essays, the Ramblers deeply stirred some readers and bored others.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Young Boswell, not unduly saturnine in temperament, was profoundly impressed by them and determined on their account to seek out the author.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading With the exception of five numbers and two quoted letters, the periodical was written entirely by Johnson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Young Boswell, not unduly saturnine in temperament, was profoundly impressed by them and determined on their account to seek out the author.
others
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From this reading As moral essays, the Ramblers deeply stirred some readers and bored others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Young Boswell, not unduly saturnine in temperament, was profoundly impressed by them and determined on their account to seek out the author.
periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading With the exception of five numbers and two quoted letters, the periodical was written entirely by Johnson.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Young Boswell, not unduly saturnine in temperament, was profoundly impressed by them and determined on their account to seek out the author.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading With the exception of five numbers and two quoted letters, the periodical was written entirely by Johnson.
RamblernounUS /ˈræmblər/
a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
RamblersnounUS /ˈræmblərz/
plural of “rambler” — a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading As moral essays, the Ramblers deeply stirred some readers and bored others.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading _The Vanity_ appeared early in January, 1749; _The Rambler_ ran from March 20, 1749/50 to March 14, 1752.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading As moral essays, the Ramblers deeply stirred some readers and bored others.
saturnineadjective
bitter or scornful
From this reading Young Boswell, not unduly saturnine in temperament, was profoundly impressed by them and determined on their account to seek out the author.
try to get or reach
From this reading Young Boswell, not unduly saturnine in temperament, was profoundly impressed by them and determined on their account to seek out the author.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As moral essays, the Ramblers deeply stirred some readers and bored others.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As moral essays, the Ramblers deeply stirred some readers and bored others.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Young Boswell, not unduly saturnine in temperament, was profoundly impressed by them and determined on their account to seek out the author.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Young Boswell, not unduly saturnine in temperament, was profoundly impressed by them and determined on their account to seek out the author.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Young Boswell, not unduly saturnine in temperament, was profoundly impressed by them and determined on their account to seek out the author.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With the exception of five numbers and two quoted letters, the periodical was written entirely by Johnson.
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading Young Boswell, not unduly saturnine in temperament, was profoundly impressed by them and determined on their account to seek out the author.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the exception of five numbers and two quoted letters, the periodical was written entirely by Johnson.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading But _The Vanity of Human Wishes_ and _The Rambler_ were a potent force in establishing Johnson's claim to a permanent place in English letters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the exception of five numbers and two quoted letters, the periodical was written entirely by Johnson.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading With the exception of five numbers and two quoted letters, the periodical was written entirely by Johnson.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Boswell, not unduly saturnine in temperament, was profoundly impressed by them and determined on their account to seek out the author.
