14
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From this reading But to them all human eulogies are vain, whom, I believe applauded by angels and numbered with the just [14].
15
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From this reading ACCOUNT OF A BOOK ENTITLED AN HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ENQUIRY Into the evidence produced by the earls of MORAY and MORTON against MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS [15].
16
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From this reading With an examination of the reverend Dr. Robertson's Dissertation, and Mr. Hume's History, with respect to that evidence [16].
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ACCOUNT OF A BOOK ENTITLED AN HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ENQUIRY Into the evidence produced by the earls of MORAY and MORTON against MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS [15].
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading ACCOUNT OF A BOOK ENTITLED AN HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ENQUIRY Into the evidence produced by the earls of MORAY and MORTON against MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS [15].
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading ACCOUNT OF A BOOK ENTITLED AN HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ENQUIRY Into the evidence produced by the earls of MORAY and MORTON against MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS [15].
how long something has existed
From this reading We live in an age, in which there is much talk of independence, of private judgment, of liberty of thought, and liberty of press.
(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 But to them all human eulogies are vain, whom, I believe applauded by angels and numbered with the just [14].
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ACCOUNT OF A BOOK ENTITLED AN HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ENQUIRY Into the evidence produced by the earls of MORAY and MORTON against MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS [15].
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading But to them all human eulogies are vain, whom, I believe applauded by angels and numbered with the just [14].
applaudedverbUS /əˈplɔːdɪd/
past form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading But to them all human eulogies are vain, whom, I believe applauded by angels and numbered with the just [14].
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But to them all human eulogies are vain, whom, I believe applauded by angels and numbered with the just [14].
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But to them all human eulogies are vain, whom, I believe applauded by angels and numbered with the just [14].
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading ACCOUNT OF A BOOK ENTITLED AN HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ENQUIRY Into the evidence produced by the earls of MORAY and MORTON against MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS [15].
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to them all human eulogies are vain, whom, I believe applauded by angels and numbered with the just [14].
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But to them all human eulogies are vain, whom, I believe applauded by angels and numbered with the just [14].
corruptverbUS /kərˈʌpt/
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
CRITICALadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading ACCOUNT OF A BOOK ENTITLED AN HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ENQUIRY Into the evidence produced by the earls of MORAY and MORTON against MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS [15].
DissertationnounUS /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/
a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree
From this reading With an examination of the reverend Dr. Robertson's Dissertation, and Mr. Hume's History, with respect to that evidence [16].
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
Dr
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From this reading With an examination of the reverend Dr. Robertson's Dissertation, and Mr. Hume's History, with respect to that evidence [16].
earlsnounUS /ɜːrlz/
plural of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading ACCOUNT OF A BOOK ENTITLED AN HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ENQUIRY Into the evidence produced by the earls of MORAY and MORTON against MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS [15].
ENQUIRYnounUS /ɪnˈkwaɪriː/
an instance of questioning
From this reading ACCOUNT OF A BOOK ENTITLED AN HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ENQUIRY Into the evidence produced by the earls of MORAY and MORTON against MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS [15].
ENTITLEDadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading ACCOUNT OF A BOOK ENTITLED AN HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ENQUIRY Into the evidence produced by the earls of MORAY and MORTON against MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS [15].
eulogiesnounUS /ˈjuːlədʒiz/
plural of “eulogy” — a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
From this reading But to them all human eulogies are vain, whom, I believe applauded by angels and numbered with the just [14].
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading ACCOUNT OF A BOOK ENTITLED AN HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ENQUIRY Into the evidence produced by the earls of MORAY and MORTON against MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS [15].
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading With an examination of the reverend Dr. Robertson's Dissertation, and Mr. Hume's History, with respect to that evidence [16].
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
HISTORICALadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading ACCOUNT OF A BOOK ENTITLED AN HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ENQUIRY Into the evidence produced by the earls of MORAY and MORTON against MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS [15].
the aggregate of past events
From this reading With an examination of the reverend Dr. Robertson's Dissertation, and Mr. Hume's History, with respect to that evidence [16].
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But to them all human eulogies are vain, whom, I believe applauded by angels and numbered with the just [14].
Hume's
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From this reading With an examination of the reverend Dr. Robertson's Dissertation, and Mr. Hume's History, with respect to that evidence [16].
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But to them all human eulogies are vain, whom, I believe applauded by angels and numbered with the just [14].
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We live in an age, in which there is much talk of independence, of private judgment, of liberty of thought, and liberty of press.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading We live in an age, in which there is much talk of independence, of private judgment, of liberty of thought, and liberty of press.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ACCOUNT OF A BOOK ENTITLED AN HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ENQUIRY Into the evidence produced by the earls of MORAY and MORTON against MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS [15].
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We live in an age, in which there is much talk of independence, of private judgment, of liberty of thought, and liberty of press.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading We live in an age, in which there is much talk of independence, of private judgment, of liberty of thought, and liberty of press.
and nothing more
From this reading But to them all human eulogies are vain, whom, I believe applauded by angels and numbered with the just [14].
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading We live in an age, in which there is much talk of independence, of private judgment, of liberty of thought, and liberty of press.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading We live in an age, in which there is much talk of independence, of private judgment, of liberty of thought, and liberty of press.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading ACCOUNT OF A BOOK ENTITLED AN HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ENQUIRY Into the evidence produced by the earls of MORAY and MORTON against MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS [15].
MORAYnounUS /mərˈeɪ/
family of brightly colored voracious eels of warm coastal waters; generally nonaggressive to humans but larger species are dangerous if provoked
From this reading ACCOUNT OF A BOOK ENTITLED AN HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ENQUIRY Into the evidence produced by the earls of MORAY and MORTON against MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS [15].
MORTONnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading ACCOUNT OF A BOOK ENTITLED AN HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ENQUIRY Into the evidence produced by the earls of MORAY and MORTON against MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS [15].
a form of address for a man
From this reading With an examination of the reverend Dr. Robertson's Dissertation, and Mr. Hume's History, with respect to that evidence [16].
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We live in an age, in which there is much talk of independence, of private judgment, of liberty of thought, and liberty of press.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading But to them all human eulogies are vain, whom, I believe applauded by angels and numbered with the just [14].
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading We live in an age, in which there is much talk of independence, of private judgment, of liberty of thought, and liberty of press.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading We live in an age, in which there is much talk of independence, of private judgment, of liberty of thought, and liberty of press.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading ACCOUNT OF A BOOK ENTITLED AN HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ENQUIRY Into the evidence produced by the earls of MORAY and MORTON against MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS [15].
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading ACCOUNT OF A BOOK ENTITLED AN HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ENQUIRY Into the evidence produced by the earls of MORAY and MORTON against MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS [15].
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading With an examination of the reverend Dr. Robertson's Dissertation, and Mr. Hume's History, with respect to that evidence [16].
reverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading With an examination of the reverend Dr. Robertson's Dissertation, and Mr. Hume's History, with respect to that evidence [16].
Robertson'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərtsənz/
possessive form of “robertson” — United States basketball guard (born in 1938)
From this reading With an examination of the reverend Dr. Robertson's Dissertation, and Mr. Hume's History, with respect to that evidence [16].
SCOTSnounUS /skɑːts/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading ACCOUNT OF A BOOK ENTITLED AN HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ENQUIRY Into the evidence produced by the earls of MORAY and MORTON against MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS [15].
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading We live in an age, in which there is much talk of independence, of private judgment, of liberty of thought, and liberty of press.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With an examination of the reverend Dr. Robertson's Dissertation, and Mr. Hume's History, with respect to that evidence [16].
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But to them all human eulogies are vain, whom, I believe applauded by angels and numbered with the just [14].
in or at that place or location
From this reading We live in an age, in which there is much talk of independence, of private judgment, of liberty of thought, and liberty of press.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading We live in an age, in which there is much talk of independence, of private judgment, of liberty of thought, and liberty of press.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading But to them all human eulogies are vain, whom, I believe applauded by angels and numbered with the just [14].
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We live in an age, in which there is much talk of independence, of private judgment, of liberty of thought, and liberty of press.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We live in an age, in which there is much talk of independence, of private judgment, of liberty of thought, and liberty of press.
which person or people
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But to them all human eulogies are vain, whom, I believe applauded by angels and numbered with the just [14].
in the company of; together with
From this reading But to them all human eulogies are vain, whom, I believe applauded by angels and numbered with the just [14].
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading This praise the general interest of mankind requires to be given to writers who please, and do not corrupt, who instruct, and do not weary.
