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From this reading SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1760.
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From this reading SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1760.
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From this reading No. 91.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading In the same manner present opportunities are neglected, and attainable good is slighted, by minds busied in extensive ranges, and intent upon future advantages.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the same manner present opportunities are neglected, and attainable good is slighted, by minds busied in extensive ranges, and intent upon future advantages.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the same manner present opportunities are neglected, and attainable good is slighted, by minds busied in extensive ranges, and intent upon future advantages.
attainableadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnəbəl/
capable of being attained or accomplished
From this reading In the same manner present opportunities are neglected, and attainable good is slighted, by minds busied in extensive ranges, and intent upon future advantages.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading In the same manner present opportunities are neglected, and attainable good is slighted, by minds busied in extensive ranges, and intent upon future advantages.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is common to overlook what is near, by keeping the eye fixed upon something remote.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It is common to overlook what is near, by keeping the eye fixed upon something remote.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading In the same manner present opportunities are neglected, and attainable good is slighted, by minds busied in extensive ranges, and intent upon future advantages.
the organ of sight
From this reading It is common to overlook what is near, by keeping the eye fixed upon something remote.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading It is common to overlook what is near, by keeping the eye fixed upon something remote.
yet to be or coming
From this reading In the same manner present opportunities are neglected, and attainable good is slighted, by minds busied in extensive ranges, and intent upon future advantages.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the same manner present opportunities are neglected, and attainable good is slighted, by minds busied in extensive ranges, and intent upon future advantages.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the same manner present opportunities are neglected, and attainable good is slighted, by minds busied in extensive ranges, and intent upon future advantages.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In the same manner present opportunities are neglected, and attainable good is slighted, by minds busied in extensive ranges, and intent upon future advantages.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is common to overlook what is near, by keeping the eye fixed upon something remote.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is common to overlook what is near, by keeping the eye fixed upon something remote.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
JANUARYnounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1760.
conformity or harmony
From this reading It is common to overlook what is near, by keeping the eye fixed upon something remote.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the same manner present opportunities are neglected, and attainable good is slighted, by minds busied in extensive ranges, and intent upon future advantages.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading In the same manner present opportunities are neglected, and attainable good is slighted, by minds busied in extensive ranges, and intent upon future advantages.
as might be expected
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It is common to overlook what is near, by keeping the eye fixed upon something remote.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading In the same manner present opportunities are neglected, and attainable good is slighted, by minds busied in extensive ranges, and intent upon future advantages.
not any; not one
From this reading No. 91.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In the same manner present opportunities are neglected, and attainable good is slighted, by minds busied in extensive ranges, and intent upon future advantages.
overlookverbUS /ˈoʊvərlʊk/
look past, fail to notice
From this reading It is common to overlook what is near, by keeping the eye fixed upon something remote.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the same manner present opportunities are neglected, and attainable good is slighted, by minds busied in extensive ranges, and intent upon future advantages.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading In the same manner present opportunities are neglected, and attainable good is slighted, by minds busied in extensive ranges, and intent upon future advantages.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading It is common to overlook what is near, by keeping the eye fixed upon something remote.
retardedadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɑːrdɪd/
relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the same manner present opportunities are neglected, and attainable good is slighted, by minds busied in extensive ranges, and intent upon future advantages.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1760.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
slightedverbUS /ˈslaɪtɪd/
past form of “slight” — pay no attention to, disrespect
From this reading In the same manner present opportunities are neglected, and attainable good is slighted, by minds busied in extensive ranges, and intent upon future advantages.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It is common to overlook what is near, by keeping the eye fixed upon something remote.
not in physical motion
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is common to overlook what is near, by keeping the eye fixed upon something remote.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is common to overlook what is near, by keeping the eye fixed upon something remote.
in the direction of
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is common to overlook what is near, by keeping the eye fixed upon something remote.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is common to overlook what is near, by keeping the eye fixed upon something remote.
but in spite of that
From this reading Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time, and its progress towards happiness, though naturally slow, is yet retarded by unnecessary labour.
