adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 For which reason men are wise with but little reflection, and good with little self-denial, in the business of all times except their own.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But in books everything is settled for them, without the exertion of any considerable diligence or sagacity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have constantly observed that the generality of people are fifty years, at least, behindhand in their politics.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have constantly observed that the generality of people are fifty years, at least, behindhand in their politics.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
behindhandadjective
behind schedule
From this reading I have constantly observed that the generality of people are fifty years, at least, behindhand in their politics.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading But in books everything is settled for them, without the exertion of any considerable diligence or sagacity.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading For which reason men are wise with but little reflection, and good with little self-denial, in the business of all times except their own.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
comparingnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But in books everything is settled for them, without the exertion of any considerable diligence or sagacity.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading I have constantly observed that the generality of people are fifty years, at least, behindhand in their politics.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
digestingverbUS /daɪˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “digest” — convert food into absorbable substances
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading But in books everything is settled for them, without the exertion of any considerable diligence or sagacity.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But in books everything is settled for them, without the exertion of any considerable diligence or sagacity.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading For which reason men are wise with but little reflection, and good with little self-denial, in the business of all times except their own.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading But in books everything is settled for them, without the exertion of any considerable diligence or sagacity.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
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 There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading I have constantly observed that the generality of people are fifty years, at least, behindhand in their politics.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
generalitynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈæləti/
an idea or conclusion having general application
From this reading I have constantly observed that the generality of people are fifty years, at least, behindhand in their politics.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For which reason men are wise with but little reflection, and good with little self-denial, in the business of all times except their own.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have constantly observed that the generality of people are fifty years, at least, behindhand in their politics.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have constantly observed that the generality of people are fifty years, at least, behindhand in their politics.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
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 I have constantly observed that the generality of people are fifty years, at least, behindhand in their politics.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For which reason men are wise with but little reflection, and good with little self-denial, in the business of all times except their own.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
misconductnounUS /mɪˈskɑːndəkt/
bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I have constantly observed that the generality of people are fifty years, at least, behindhand in their politics.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But in books everything is settled for them, without the exertion of any considerable diligence or sagacity.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For which reason men are wise with but little reflection, and good with little self-denial, in the business of all times except their own.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I have constantly observed that the generality of people are fifty years, at least, behindhand in their politics.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading I have constantly observed that the generality of people are fifty years, at least, behindhand in their politics.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For which reason men are wise with but little reflection, and good with little self-denial, in the business of all times except their own.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading For which reason men are wise with but little reflection, and good with little self-denial, in the business of all times except their own.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
sagacitynounUS /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/
The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)
From this reading But in books everything is settled for them, without the exertion of any considerable diligence or sagacity.
self-denialnoun
the trait of practicing self discipline
From this reading For which reason men are wise with but little reflection, and good with little self-denial, in the business of all times except their own.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading But in books everything is settled for them, without the exertion of any considerable diligence or sagacity.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have constantly observed that the generality of people are fifty years, at least, behindhand in their politics.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But in books everything is settled for them, without the exertion of any considerable diligence or sagacity.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For which reason men are wise with but little reflection, and good with little self-denial, in the business of all times except their own.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There are but very few who are capable of comparing and digesting what passes before their eyes at different times and occasions, so as to form the whole into a distinct system.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading For which reason men are wise with but little reflection, and good with little self-denial, in the business of all times except their own.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading For which reason men are wise with but little reflection, and good with little self-denial, in the business of all times except their own.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But in books everything is settled for them, without the exertion of any considerable diligence or sagacity.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading It is very rare indeed for men to be wrong in their feelings concerning public misconduct; as rare to be right in their speculation upon the cause of it.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading I have constantly observed that the generality of people are fifty years, at least, behindhand in their politics.
