1850
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From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
1853
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From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
1866
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From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
9th
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From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading That is an accompaniment that will attend you all your days if you mean to live an earnest life.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That is an accompaniment that will attend you all your days if you mean to live an earnest life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
any thing at all
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading That is an accompaniment that will attend you all your days if you mean to live an earnest life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And be not surprised that "people have no sympathy with you."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
CarlylenounUS /ˈkɑːrlaɪl/
Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
Chelsea
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From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
condescendingadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪŋ/
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
contributionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/
plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
CromwellnounUS /ˈkrɑːmwəl/
English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading That is an accompaniment that will attend you all your days if you mean to live an earnest life.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
don't
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From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading That is an accompaniment that will attend you all your days if you mean to live an earnest life.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
divisible by two
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
fulfillingverbUS /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/
inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
usually; as a rule
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
highest in quality
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And be not surprised that "people have no sympathy with you."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
Latter-Dayadjective
belonging to the present or recent times
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
the literary culture
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That is an accompaniment that will attend you all your days if you mean to live an earnest life.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading That is an accompaniment that will attend you all your days if you mean to live an earnest life.
engage in
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
march in a procession
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading That is an accompaniment that will attend you all your days if you mean to live an earnest life.
the force of workers available
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
MINOTAURnoun
(Greek mythology) a mythical monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man; slain by Theseus
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
not any; not one
From this reading And be not surprised that "people have no sympathy with you."
not one, and not any
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
others
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From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
PamphletsnounUS /ˈpæmfləts/
plural of “pamphlet” — a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
resultingverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading And be not surprised that "people have no sympathy with you."
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading And be not surprised that "people have no sympathy with you."
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That is an accompaniment that will attend you all your days if you mean to live an earnest life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE MINOTAUR [1853-1866] Carlyle was now engaged on a work which required, received, and well nigh exhausted all his strength, resulting in the greatest though the least generally read of all his books.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _Cromwell_ achieved, he had thrown himself for a season into contemporary politics, condescending even, contrary to his rule, to make casual contributions to the Press; but his temper was too hot for success in that arena, and his letters of the time are full of the feeling that the _Latter-Day Pamphlets_ had set the world against him.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Among his generous replies to young men asking advice, none is more suggestive than that in which he writes from Chelsea (March 9th 1850):-- If my books teach you anything, don't mind in the least whether other people believe it or not; but lay it to heart ... as a real message left with you, which you must set about fulfilling, whatever others do....
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading That is an accompaniment that will attend you all your days if you mean to live an earnest life.
