adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
ACCOUNTnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading SOME ACCOUNT OF THE ANCIENT INHABITANTS OF BRITAIN.
agesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
ANCIENTadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading SOME ACCOUNT OF THE ANCIENT INHABITANTS OF BRITAIN.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That Britain was first peopled from Gaul we are assured by the best proofs,--proximity of situation, and resemblance in language and manners.
antiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That Britain was first peopled from Gaul we are assured by the best proofs,--proximity of situation, and resemblance in language and manners.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading That Britain was first peopled from Gaul we are assured by the best proofs,--proximity of situation, and resemblance in language and manners.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of the time in which this event happened we must be contented to remain in ignorance, for we have no monuments.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading That Britain was first peopled from Gaul we are assured by the best proofs,--proximity of situation, and resemblance in language and manners.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
BRITAINnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading SOME ACCOUNT OF THE ANCIENT INHABITANTS OF BRITAIN.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That Britain was first peopled from Gaul we are assured by the best proofs,--proximity of situation, and resemblance in language and manners.
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From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Of the time in which this event happened we must be contented to remain in ignorance, for we have no monuments.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
delugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Of the time in which this event happened we must be contented to remain in ignorance, for we have no monuments.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That Britain was first peopled from Gaul we are assured by the best proofs,--proximity of situation, and resemblance in language and manners.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of the time in which this event happened we must be contented to remain in ignorance, for we have no monuments.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That Britain was first peopled from Gaul we are assured by the best proofs,--proximity of situation, and resemblance in language and manners.
GaulnounUS /ɡɔːl/
a person of French descent
From this reading That Britain was first peopled from Gaul we are assured by the best proofs,--proximity of situation, and resemblance in language and manners.
geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Of the time in which this event happened we must be contented to remain in ignorance, for we have no monuments.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of the time in which this event happened we must be contented to remain in ignorance, for we have no monuments.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Of the time in which this event happened we must be contented to remain in ignorance, for we have no monuments.
imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That Britain was first peopled from Gaul we are assured by the best proofs,--proximity of situation, and resemblance in language and manners.
INHABITANTSnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading SOME ACCOUNT OF THE ANCIENT INHABITANTS OF BRITAIN.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading That Britain was first peopled from Gaul we are assured by the best proofs,--proximity of situation, and resemblance in language and manners.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading That Britain was first peopled from Gaul we are assured by the best proofs,--proximity of situation, and resemblance in language and manners.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
monumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/
plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading Of the time in which this event happened we must be contented to remain in ignorance, for we have no monuments.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Of the time in which this event happened we must be contented to remain in ignorance, for we have no monuments.
NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Of the time in which this event happened we must be contented to remain in ignorance, for we have no monuments.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME ACCOUNT OF THE ANCIENT INHABITANTS OF BRITAIN.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
peopledadjectiveUS /ˈpiːpəld/
furnished with people
From this reading That Britain was first peopled from Gaul we are assured by the best proofs,--proximity of situation, and resemblance in language and manners.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
Phœnicians
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From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading That Britain was first peopled from Gaul we are assured by the best proofs,--proximity of situation, and resemblance in language and manners.
proximitynounUS /prɑːkˈsɪməti/
the property of being close together
From this reading That Britain was first peopled from Gaul we are assured by the best proofs,--proximity of situation, and resemblance in language and manners.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Of the time in which this event happened we must be contented to remain in ignorance, for we have no monuments.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading That Britain was first peopled from Gaul we are assured by the best proofs,--proximity of situation, and resemblance in language and manners.
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading That Britain was first peopled from Gaul we are assured by the best proofs,--proximity of situation, and resemblance in language and manners.
SOMEadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME ACCOUNT OF THE ANCIENT INHABITANTS OF BRITAIN.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That Britain was first peopled from Gaul we are assured by the best proofs,--proximity of situation, and resemblance in language and manners.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME ACCOUNT OF THE ANCIENT INHABITANTS OF BRITAIN.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of the time in which this event happened we must be contented to remain in ignorance, for we have no monuments.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of the time in which this event happened we must be contented to remain in ignorance, for we have no monuments.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of the time in which this event happened we must be contented to remain in ignorance, for we have no monuments.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
tradedverbUS /ˈtreɪdɪd/
past form of “trade” — engage in the trade of
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
uncultivatedadjective
(of land or fields) not prepared for raising crops
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That Britain was first peopled from Gaul we are assured by the best proofs,--proximity of situation, and resemblance in language and manners.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That Britain was first peopled from Gaul we are assured by the best proofs,--proximity of situation, and resemblance in language and manners.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of the time in which this event happened we must be contented to remain in ignorance, for we have no monuments.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading But we may conclude that it was a very ancient settlement, since the Carthaginians found this island inhabited when they traded hither for tin,--as the Phœnicians, whose tracks they followed in this commerce, are said to have done long before them.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is true, that, when we consider the short interval between the universal deluge and that period, and compare it with the first settlement of men at such a distance from this corner of the world, it may seem not easy to reconcile such a claim to antiquity with the only authentic account we have of the origin and progress of mankind,--especially as in those early ages the whole face of Nature was extremely rude and uncultivated, when the links of commerce, even in the countries first settled, were few and weak, navigation imperfect, geography unknown, and the hardships of travelling excessive.
