adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
BEAUTYnounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading OF BEAUTY.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
bodiesnounUS /ˈbɑːdiz/
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading By beauty, I mean that quality, or those qualities in bodies, by which they cause love, or some passion similar to it.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By beauty, I mean that quality, or those qualities in bodies, by which they cause love, or some passion similar to it.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading By beauty, I mean that quality, or those qualities in bodies, by which they cause love, or some passion similar to it.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
designnounUS /dɪˈzaɪn/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
figurativeadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərətɪv/
(used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
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From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SECTION I.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
indeterminateadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪt/
not precisely determined or established; not fixed or known in advance
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading By beauty, I mean that quality, or those qualities in bodies, by which they cause love, or some passion similar to it.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading By beauty, I mean that quality, or those qualities in bodies, by which they cause love, or some passion similar to it.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF BEAUTY.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By beauty, I mean that quality, or those qualities in bodies, by which they cause love, or some passion similar to it.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading By beauty, I mean that quality, or those qualities in bodies, by which they cause love, or some passion similar to it.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading By beauty, I mean that quality, or those qualities in bodies, by which they cause love, or some passion similar to it.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
SECTIONnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading SECTION I.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading By beauty, I mean that quality, or those qualities in bodies, by which they cause love, or some passion similar to it.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading By beauty, I mean that quality, or those qualities in bodies, by which they cause love, or some passion similar to it.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By beauty, I mean that quality, or those qualities in bodies, by which they cause love, or some passion similar to it.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading By beauty, I mean that quality, or those qualities in bodies, by which they cause love, or some passion similar to it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But previous to this, we must take a short review of the opinions already entertained of this quality; which I think are hardly to be reduced to any fixed principles; because men are used to talk of beauty in a figurative manner, that is to say, in a manner extremely uncertain, and indeterminate.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is my design to consider beauty as distinguished from the sublime; and, in the course of the inquiry, to examine how far it is consistent with it.
