used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If similitude of manners be a motive to kindness, the Idler may flatter himself with universal patronage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every man is, or hopes to be, an Idler.
appellationnounUS /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading There is perhaps no appellation by which a writer can better denote his kindred to the human species.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There is no single character under which such numbers are comprised.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If similitude of manners be a motive to kindness, the Idler may flatter himself with universal patronage.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading There is perhaps no appellation by which a writer can better denote his kindred to the human species.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is perhaps no appellation by which a writer can better denote his kindred to the human species.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There is perhaps no appellation by which a writer can better denote his kindred to the human species.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading There is no single character under which such numbers are comprised.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading There is no single character under which such numbers are comprised.
denoteverbUS /dɪˈnoʊt/
be a sign or indication of
From this reading There is perhaps no appellation by which a writer can better denote his kindred to the human species.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
divisible by two
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every man is, or hopes to be, an Idler.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading If similitude of manners be a motive to kindness, the Idler may flatter himself with universal patronage.
fraternitynounUS /frəˈtɜːrnəti/
a social club for male undergraduates
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If similitude of manners be a motive to kindness, the Idler may flatter himself with universal patronage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is perhaps no appellation by which a writer can better denote his kindred to the human species.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Every man is, or hopes to be, an Idler.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading There is perhaps no appellation by which a writer can better denote his kindred to the human species.
not in action or at work
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
IdlernounUS /ˈaɪdələr/
person who does no work
From this reading If similitude of manners be a motive to kindness, the Idler may flatter himself with universal patronage.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If similitude of manners be a motive to kindness, the Idler may flatter himself with universal patronage.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no single character under which such numbers are comprised.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading If similitude of manners be a motive to kindness, the Idler may flatter himself with universal patronage.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading There is perhaps no appellation by which a writer can better denote his kindred to the human species.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every man is, or hopes to be, an Idler.
social deportment
From this reading If similitude of manners be a motive to kindness, the Idler may flatter himself with universal patronage.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If similitude of manners be a motive to kindness, the Idler may flatter himself with universal patronage.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading If similitude of manners be a motive to kindness, the Idler may flatter himself with universal patronage.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no single character under which such numbers are comprised.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading There is no single character under which such numbers are comprised.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If similitude of manners be a motive to kindness, the Idler may flatter himself with universal patronage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every man is, or hopes to be, an Idler.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading If similitude of manners be a motive to kindness, the Idler may flatter himself with universal patronage.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
by chance
From this reading There is perhaps no appellation by which a writer can better denote his kindred to the human species.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
similitudenoun
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading If similitude of manners be a motive to kindness, the Idler may flatter himself with universal patronage.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading There is no single character under which such numbers are comprised.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading There is perhaps no appellation by which a writer can better denote his kindred to the human species.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There is no single character under which such numbers are comprised.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If similitude of manners be a motive to kindness, the Idler may flatter himself with universal patronage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no single character under which such numbers are comprised.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If similitude of manners be a motive to kindness, the Idler may flatter himself with universal patronage.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There is no single character under which such numbers are comprised.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading If similitude of manners be a motive to kindness, the Idler may flatter himself with universal patronage.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is no single character under which such numbers are comprised.
which person or people
From this reading Even those who seem to differ most from us are hastening to increase our fraternity; as peace is the end of war, so to be idle is the ultimate purpose of the busy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If similitude of manners be a motive to kindness, the Idler may flatter himself with universal patronage.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading There is perhaps no appellation by which a writer can better denote his kindred to the human species.
