used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
after-display
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The hour of ten saw us lifted to the plain in body--to the heavens in spirit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
cage-worn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
Citoyen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear God! the soughing of the May wind, the whisper of the grasses, the liquid flutter of the stars, that were like lights reflected in a lake!
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
et
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
favouritismnoun
an inclination to favor some person or group
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
femme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Dear God! the soughing of the May wind, the whisper of the grasses, the liquid flutter of the stars, that were like lights reflected in a lake!
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Dear God! the soughing of the May wind, the whisper of the grasses, the liquid flutter of the stars, that were like lights reflected in a lake!
goddessesnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəsɪz/
plural of “goddess” — a female deity
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
grassesnounUS /ˈɡræsəz/
plural of “grass” — narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay
From this reading Dear God! the soughing of the May wind, the whisper of the grasses, the liquid flutter of the stars, that were like lights reflected in a lake!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The hour of ten saw us lifted to the plain in body--to the heavens in spirit.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The hour of ten saw us lifted to the plain in body--to the heavens in spirit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Dear God! the soughing of the May wind, the whisper of the grasses, the liquid flutter of the stars, that were like lights reflected in a lake!
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 Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
held up in the air
From this reading The hour of ten saw us lifted to the plain in body--to the heavens in spirit.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Dear God! the soughing of the May wind, the whisper of the grasses, the liquid flutter of the stars, that were like lights reflected in a lake!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Dear God! the soughing of the May wind, the whisper of the grasses, the liquid flutter of the stars, that were like lights reflected in a lake!
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading Dear God! the soughing of the May wind, the whisper of the grasses, the liquid flutter of the stars, that were like lights reflected in a lake!
lotterynounUS /ˈlɑːtəri/
something that is regarded as a chance event
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Dear God! the soughing of the May wind, the whisper of the grasses, the liquid flutter of the stars, that were like lights reflected in a lake!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
moultingnoun
periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
absolutely essential
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
persistencynoun
persistent determination
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The hour of ten saw us lifted to the plain in body--to the heavens in spirit.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
by chance
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
proclaimsverbUS /proʊˈkleɪmz/
third-person singular of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Dear God! the soughing of the May wind, the whisper of the grasses, the liquid flutter of the stars, that were like lights reflected in a lake!
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
Riouffe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
cut with a saw
From this reading The hour of ten saw us lifted to the plain in body--to the heavens in spirit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
slownessnounUS /ˈsloʊnəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
smittenadjectiveUS /ˈsmɪtən/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
soughingadjective
characterized by soft sounds
From this reading Dear God! the soughing of the May wind, the whisper of the grasses, the liquid flutter of the stars, that were like lights reflected in a lake!
sparrowsnounUS /ˈsperoʊz/
plural of “sparrow” — any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The hour of ten saw us lifted to the plain in body--to the heavens in spirit.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Dear God! the soughing of the May wind, the whisper of the grasses, the liquid flutter of the stars, that were like lights reflected in a lake!
strenuouslyadverbUS /ˈstrenjuːəsli/
in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
subduingverbUS /səbˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “subdue” — put down by force or intimidation
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The hour of ten saw us lifted to the plain in body--to the heavens in spirit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
Tithon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
in the direction of
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
untiringadjective
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dear God! the soughing of the May wind, the whisper of the grasses, the liquid flutter of the stars, that were like lights reflected in a lake!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Dear God! the soughing of the May wind, the whisper of the grasses, the liquid flutter of the stars, that were like lights reflected in a lake!
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Dear God! the soughing of the May wind, the whisper of the grasses, the liquid flutter of the stars, that were like lights reflected in a lake!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Truly, they had never thrown into the lottery of events with a faint heart; and now a first prize was to be the reward of their untiring persistency.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Possibly, indeed, the papers of recommendation might have sufficed of themselves; yet that they would have carried us (having regard to our moulting condition, poor cage-worn sparrows! and the necessary slowness of our advance) in safety to the coast, I most strenuously doubt.
but in spite of that
From this reading Citoyen Tithon Riouffe _et femme_ had yet to experience the most extraordinary instance of that favouritism, by an after-display of which, towards those whom she has smitten without subduing, Fortune proclaims herself the least supernatural of goddesses.
