used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Having finished a discussion which from its nature will be dull to many, and from its length will be wearisome to all, I turn to speak of the present edition of the Correspondence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
on or to one side
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Few believed that he was vexed at the publication of his letters, or that they were careless effusions, or that the virtues he paraded in them were the just reflection of his mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Few believed that he was vexed at the publication of his letters, or that they were careless effusions, or that the virtues he paraded in them were the just reflection of his mind.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Few believed that he was vexed at the publication of his letters, or that they were careless effusions, or that the virtues he paraded in them were the just reflection of his mind.
compositionsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “composition” — the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
CorrespondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading Having finished a discussion which from its nature will be dull to many, and from its length will be wearisome to all, I turn to speak of the present edition of the Correspondence.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading His crooked policy was ineffectual, even when his worst devices were undetected.
degradedadjectiveUS /dɪˈɡreɪdəd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
deploreverbUS /dɪˈplɔːr/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading His crooked policy was ineffectual, even when his worst devices were undetected.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Having finished a discussion which from its nature will be dull to many, and from its length will be wearisome to all, I turn to speak of the present edition of the Correspondence.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Having finished a discussion which from its nature will be dull to many, and from its length will be wearisome to all, I turn to speak of the present edition of the Correspondence.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Having finished a discussion which from its nature will be dull to many, and from its length will be wearisome to all, I turn to speak of the present edition of the Correspondence.
effusions
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From this reading Few believed that he was vexed at the publication of his letters, or that they were careless effusions, or that the virtues he paraded in them were the just reflection of his mind.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
epistles
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From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
divisible by two
From this reading His crooked policy was ineffectual, even when his worst devices were undetected.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few believed that he was vexed at the publication of his letters, or that they were careless effusions, or that the virtues he paraded in them were the just reflection of his mind.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Having finished a discussion which from its nature will be dull to many, and from its length will be wearisome to all, I turn to speak of the present edition of the Correspondence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having finished a discussion which from its nature will be dull to many, and from its length will be wearisome to all, I turn to speak of the present edition of the Correspondence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Few believed that he was vexed at the publication of his letters, or that they were careless effusions, or that the virtues he paraded in them were the just reflection of his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His crooked policy was ineffectual, even when his worst devices were undetected.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Having finished a discussion which from its nature will be dull to many, and from its length will be wearisome to all, I turn to speak of the present edition of the Correspondence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
ineffectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfektʃuːəl/
not producing an intended effect
From this reading His crooked policy was ineffectual, even when his worst devices were undetected.
infamynounUS /ˈɪnfəmi/
a state of extreme dishonor
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Having finished a discussion which from its nature will be dull to many, and from its length will be wearisome to all, I turn to speak of the present edition of the Correspondence.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
and nothing more
From this reading Few believed that he was vexed at the publication of his letters, or that they were careless effusions, or that the virtues he paraded in them were the just reflection of his mind.
labouredadjective
lacking natural ease
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Having finished a discussion which from its nature will be dull to many, and from its length will be wearisome to all, I turn to speak of the present edition of the Correspondence.
the literary culture
From this reading Few believed that he was vexed at the publication of his letters, or that they were careless effusions, or that the virtues he paraded in them were the just reflection of his mind.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
the force of workers available
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Few believed that he was vexed at the publication of his letters, or that they were careless effusions, or that the virtues he paraded in them were the just reflection of his mind.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Having finished a discussion which from its nature will be dull to many, and from its length will be wearisome to all, I turn to speak of the present edition of the Correspondence.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Few believed that he was vexed at the publication of his letters, or that they were careless effusions, or that the virtues he paraded in them were the just reflection of his mind.
paradedverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪd/
past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading Few believed that he was vexed at the publication of his letters, or that they were careless effusions, or that the virtues he paraded in them were the just reflection of his mind.
poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading His crooked policy was ineffectual, even when his worst devices were undetected.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Having finished a discussion which from its nature will be dull to many, and from its length will be wearisome to all, I turn to speak of the present edition of the Correspondence.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
protestationsnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Few believed that he was vexed at the publication of his letters, or that they were careless effusions, or that the virtues he paraded in them were the just reflection of his mind.
publicationsnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Few believed that he was vexed at the publication of his letters, or that they were careless effusions, or that the virtues he paraded in them were the just reflection of his mind.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
express in speech
From this reading Having finished a discussion which from its nature will be dull to many, and from its length will be wearisome to all, I turn to speak of the present edition of the Correspondence.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Few believed that he was vexed at the publication of his letters, or that they were careless effusions, or that the virtues he paraded in them were the just reflection of his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Few believed that he was vexed at the publication of his letters, or that they were careless effusions, or that the virtues he paraded in them were the just reflection of his mind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Few believed that he was vexed at the publication of his letters, or that they were careless effusions, or that the virtues he paraded in them were the just reflection of his mind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Having finished a discussion which from its nature will be dull to many, and from its length will be wearisome to all, I turn to speak of the present edition of the Correspondence.
undetectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈtektɪd/
not perceived or discerned
From this reading His crooked policy was ineffectual, even when his worst devices were undetected.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Few believed that he was vexed at the publication of his letters, or that they were careless effusions, or that the virtues he paraded in them were the just reflection of his mind.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Few believed that he was vexed at the publication of his letters, or that they were careless effusions, or that the virtues he paraded in them were the just reflection of his mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His crooked policy was ineffectual, even when his worst devices were undetected.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Having finished a discussion which from its nature will be dull to many, and from its length will be wearisome to all, I turn to speak of the present edition of the Correspondence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His crooked policy was ineffectual, even when his worst devices were undetected.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
at the time that
From this reading His crooked policy was ineffectual, even when his worst devices were undetected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having finished a discussion which from its nature will be dull to many, and from its length will be wearisome to all, I turn to speak of the present edition of the Correspondence.
which person or people
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Both men and compositions will seem to be what they are, and the poet's protestations did not prevent the world from discovering that his epistles were laboured, that many of his sentiments were feigned, and that he eagerly promoted the publications he pretended to deplore.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading His crooked policy was ineffectual, even when his worst devices were undetected.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Who for this end would earn a lasting name, Join moral infamy to mental fame, Would tear aside the friendly veil of night To stand degraded in a blaze of light."
