202
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From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
203
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From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
204
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From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
abusedadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːzd/
used improperly or excessively especially drugs
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
Alithea
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From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
on or to one side
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
AtheistnounUS /ˈeɪθiəst/
someone who does not believe in the existence of a god
From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
Chamont
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From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
ChaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
Church-man
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From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
Colledge
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From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
deliversverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərz/
third-person singular of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
emanating from God
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
endeavours
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From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
FopnounUS /fɔːp/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
GravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
highest in quality
From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
an established custom
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
Harcourt
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From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
Horner
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From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
impertinentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrtənənt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
MaximnounUS /ˈmæksəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
the force of workers available
From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
Ned
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From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
OrphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
participate in games or sport
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
continue talking
From this reading To proceed.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
RecollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
servileadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəl/
submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior
From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
sneakingadjectiveUS /ˈsniːkɪŋ/
not openly expressed
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
Sparkish
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From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
SrnounUS /ˈsiːnjər/
a soft silver-white or yellowish metallic element of the alkali metal group; turns yellow in air; occurs in celestite and strontianite
From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
StilenounUS /staɪl/
an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
express in words
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To proceed.
treatsnounUS /triːts/
plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat
From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
which person or people
From this reading In this Play _Harcourt_ puts on the Habit of a Divine.[202] _Alithea_ does not think him what he appears; but _Sparkish_ who could not see so far, endeavours to divert her Suspicion.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _I tell you (says he) this is Ned_ Harcourt _of_ Cambridge, _you see he has a sneaking Colledge look_.[203] Afterwards his Character is sufficiently abused by _Sparkish_ and _Lucy_; but not so much as by Himself.[204] He tells you in an _Aside_ _he must suit his Stile to his Coat_.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Upon this wise Recollection, He talks like a servile, impertinent Fop, In the _Orphan_, The Young Soldier _Chamont_ calls the Chaplain Sr. _Gravity_, and treats him with the Language of _Thee_, and _Thou_.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Horner_ in his general Remarks upon Men, delivers it as a sort of Maxim, _that your Church-man is the greatest Atheist_.
