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From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
46
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From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
acquittedadjectiveUS /əˈkwɪtɪd/
declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless
From this reading I hope here to be acquitted from any design of rendering the ladies ridiculous; all I aim at is to amuse.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading I hope here to be acquitted from any design of rendering the ladies ridiculous; all I aim at is to amuse.
(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 [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading I hope here to be acquitted from any design of rendering the ladies ridiculous; all I aim at is to amuse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here is a rich dressed lady without elegance.--Here is an elegant dressed lady without riches; for riches can no more give grace than they can beget understanding.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I hope here to be acquitted from any design of rendering the ladies ridiculous; all I aim at is to amuse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
begetverbUS /bɪˈɡet/
make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading Here is a rich dressed lady without elegance.--Here is an elegant dressed lady without riches; for riches can no more give grace than they can beget understanding.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A multiplicity of ornaments may load the wearer, but can never distinguish the gentlewoman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading I hope here to be acquitted from any design of rendering the ladies ridiculous; all I aim at is to amuse.
DiscoversverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərz/
third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading A multiplicity of ornaments may load the wearer, but can never distinguish the gentlewoman.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Here is a rich dressed lady without elegance.--Here is an elegant dressed lady without riches; for riches can no more give grace than they can beget understanding.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading Here is a rich dressed lady without elegance.--Here is an elegant dressed lady without riches; for riches can no more give grace than they can beget understanding.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Here is a rich dressed lady without elegance.--Here is an elegant dressed lady without riches; for riches can no more give grace than they can beget understanding.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here is a rich dressed lady without elegance.--Here is an elegant dressed lady without riches; for riches can no more give grace than they can beget understanding.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I hope here to be acquitted from any design of rendering the ladies ridiculous; all I aim at is to amuse.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
gentlewomannounUS /ˈdʒentəlwʊmən/
a woman of refinement
From this reading A multiplicity of ornaments may load the wearer, but can never distinguish the gentlewoman.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Here is a rich dressed lady without elegance.--Here is an elegant dressed lady without riches; for riches can no more give grace than they can beget understanding.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Here is a rich dressed lady without elegance.--Here is an elegant dressed lady without riches; for riches can no more give grace than they can beget understanding.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
headdressesnounUS /ˈheddresəz/
plural of “headdress” — clothing for the head
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I hope here to be acquitted from any design of rendering the ladies ridiculous; all I aim at is to amuse.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope here to be acquitted from any design of rendering the ladies ridiculous; all I aim at is to amuse.
Hottentotish
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From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
how
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From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hope here to be acquitted from any design of rendering the ladies ridiculous; all I aim at is to amuse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I hope here to be acquitted from any design of rendering the ladies ridiculous; all I aim at is to amuse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Here is a rich dressed lady without elegance.--Here is an elegant dressed lady without riches; for riches can no more give grace than they can beget understanding.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading A multiplicity of ornaments may load the wearer, but can never distinguish the gentlewoman.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A multiplicity of ornaments may load the wearer, but can never distinguish the gentlewoman.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
misledverbUS /mɪˈsled/
inflected form of “mislead” — lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Here is a rich dressed lady without elegance.--Here is an elegant dressed lady without riches; for riches can no more give grace than they can beget understanding.
multiplicitynounUS /ˌmʌltəˈplɪsɪti/
the property of being multiple
From this reading A multiplicity of ornaments may load the wearer, but can never distinguish the gentlewoman.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A multiplicity of ornaments may load the wearer, but can never distinguish the gentlewoman.
not any; not one
From this reading Here is a rich dressed lady without elegance.--Here is an elegant dressed lady without riches; for riches can no more give grace than they can beget understanding.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading A multiplicity of ornaments may load the wearer, but can never distinguish the gentlewoman.
paragraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
printsnounUS /prɪnts/
plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
promptsnounUS /prɑːmpts/
plural of “prompt” — a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading I hope here to be acquitted from any design of rendering the ladies ridiculous; all I aim at is to amuse.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Here is a rich dressed lady without elegance.--Here is an elegant dressed lady without riches; for riches can no more give grace than they can beget understanding.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading Here is a rich dressed lady without elegance.--Here is an elegant dressed lady without riches; for riches can no more give grace than they can beget understanding.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
sneersnounUS /snɪrz/
plural of “sneer” — a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Here is a rich dressed lady without elegance.--Here is an elegant dressed lady without riches; for riches can no more give grace than they can beget understanding.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here is a rich dressed lady without elegance.--Here is an elegant dressed lady without riches; for riches can no more give grace than they can beget understanding.
a special situation
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Here is a rich dressed lady without elegance.--Here is an elegant dressed lady without riches; for riches can no more give grace than they can beget understanding.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
wearernounUS /ˈwerər/
a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading A multiplicity of ornaments may load the wearer, but can never distinguish the gentlewoman.
at the time that
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
belonging to which person
From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Here is a rich dressed lady without elegance.--Here is an elegant dressed lady without riches; for riches can no more give grace than they can beget understanding.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading [_Discovers two ladies on the table._] {45}In spite of all the sneers, prints, and paragraphs, that have been published to render the ladies' headdresses ridiculous, sure, when fancy prompts a fine woman to lead the fashion, how can any man be so Hottentotish as to find fault with it?
wulgar
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From this reading [_Gives off the delicate lady._] This is a representation of those misled ladies whose families having gained great fortunes by trade, begin to be ashamed of the industry of their ancestors, {46}and turn up their nose at every thing mechanical, and call it _wulgar_.
