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From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
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From this reading REVIEW [7] OF AN ESSAY ON THE WRITINGS AND GENIUS OF POPE.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
anew
From this reading From Pope, however, he always takes his hint, and to Pope he returns again from his digressions.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
(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 I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading REVIEW [7] OF AN ESSAY ON THE WRITINGS AND GENIUS OF POPE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading This is a very curious and entertaining miscellany of critical remarks and literary history.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading This is a very curious and entertaining miscellany of critical remarks and literary history.
digressionsnounUS /daɪˈɡreʃənz/
plural of “digression” — a message that departs from the main subject
From this reading From Pope, however, he always takes his hint, and to Pope he returns again from his digressions.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading This is a very curious and entertaining miscellany of critical remarks and literary history.
ESSAYnounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading REVIEW [7] OF AN ESSAY ON THE WRITINGS AND GENIUS OF POPE.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
failingsnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋz/
plural of “failing” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Pope, however, he always takes his hint, and to Pope he returns again from his digressions.
fumeverbUS /fjuːm/
be mad, angry, or furious
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading REVIEW [7] OF AN ESSAY ON THE WRITINGS AND GENIUS OF POPE.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From Pope, however, he always takes his hint, and to Pope he returns again from his digressions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
an indirect suggestion
From this reading From Pope, however, he always takes his hint, and to Pope he returns again from his digressions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
the aggregate of past events
From this reading This is a very curious and entertaining miscellany of critical remarks and literary history.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading From Pope, however, he always takes his hint, and to Pope he returns again from his digressions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
invectives
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From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is a very curious and entertaining miscellany of critical remarks and literary history.
journalist'snounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪsts/
possessive form of “journalist” — a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading This is a very curious and entertaining miscellany of critical remarks and literary history.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
make reference to
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
miscellanynounUS /ˈmɪsəleɪni/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading This is a very curious and entertaining miscellany of critical remarks and literary history.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
not any; not one
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading REVIEW [7] OF AN ESSAY ON THE WRITINGS AND GENIUS OF POPE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
pardonedverbUS /ˈpɑːrdənd/
past form of “pardon” — accept an excuse for
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
POPEnounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading REVIEW [7] OF AN ESSAY ON THE WRITINGS AND GENIUS OF POPE.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading This is a very curious and entertaining miscellany of critical remarks and literary history.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading From Pope, however, he always takes his hint, and to Pope he returns again from his digressions.
REVIEWnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading REVIEW [7] OF AN ESSAY ON THE WRITINGS AND GENIUS OF POPE.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
not in physical motion
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading From Pope, however, he always takes his hint, and to Pope he returns again from his digressions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is a very curious and entertaining miscellany of critical remarks and literary history.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
precisely as stated
From this reading This is a very curious and entertaining miscellany of critical remarks and literary history.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
at the time that
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
belonging to which person
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am always sorry, when I see any being labouring in vain; and, in return for the journalist's attention to my safety, I will confess some compassion for his tumultuous resentment; since all his invectives fume into the air, with so little effect upon me, that I still esteem him, as one that has the _merit of meaning well_; and still believe him to be a man, whose _failings may be justly pardoned for his virtues_ [6].
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
WRITINGSnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading REVIEW [7] OF AN ESSAY ON THE WRITINGS AND GENIUS OF POPE.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though the book promises nothing but observations on the writings of Pope, yet no opportunity is neglected of introducing the character of any other writer, or the mention of any performance or event, in which learning is interested.
