Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

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From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

anew

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

(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 Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

react verbally

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

see with attention

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

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From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

third-person singular of “conceal” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

the person who leads a musical group

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

dearly loved

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

grow worse

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

agreeably diverting

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

at any time

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

the organ of sight

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

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From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

a county of southern England on the English Channel

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

the state of being honored

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

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From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

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From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

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From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

not established by conditioning or learning

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

and nothing more

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Miss Powis to Lady MARY SUTTON.

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

a woman of refinement

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

engage in

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Miss Powis to Lady MARY SUTTON.

hide under a false appearance

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

a person without moral scruples

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Powis to Lady MARY SUTTON.

a particular point in time

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

used to form the superlative

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

not any; not one

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

above and across; more than

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

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From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

by chance

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

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From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

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From this reading Miss Powis to Lady MARY SUTTON.

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From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

cause to become

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

with skill

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

plausible but false

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

having a supporting base

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

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From this reading Miss Powis to Lady MARY SUTTON.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

in or at that place or location

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Miss Powis to Lady MARY SUTTON.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

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From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

not knowledgeable about something specified

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

marked by diversity or difference

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

plural of “vice” — moral weakness

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

morally reprehensible

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

at the time that

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

in or at the place that

From this reading How am I running on!--My spirits are flutter'd:--I begin where I should end, and end where I should begin.--Behold me, dearest Madam, just parted from my Hampshire friends,--silent and in tears, plac'd by the side of my miscreant conductor.--You know, my Lady, this specious man _can_ make himself vastly entertaining: he strove to render his conversation particularly so, on our first setting out.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

which person or people

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading We had travell'd several stages without varying the subject, which was that of our intended tour, when I said I hop'd it would conquer Mrs. Smith's melancholy for the death of her brother.--How did his answer change him in a moment from the _most_ agreeable to the _most_ disgustful of his sex!

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

a late time of life

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Oh my dear Lady! what a villain have I escap'd from?--Could your Ladyship believe that a man, who, to all appearance, has made a good husband to your agreeable neighbour upwards of twelve years, and preserv'd the character of a man of honour;--could you believe in the decline of life he would have fallen off?

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading No, he cannot have fallen: such a mind as his never was exalted.--It is the virtues of his wife that has hitherto made his vices imperceptible;--that has kept them in their dark cell, afraid to venture out;--afraid to appear amidst her shining perfections.--Vile, abandon'd Smith!--But for the sake of his injur'd, unhappy wife, I will not discover his baseness to any but yourself and Lady Powis.--Perhaps Mrs. Smith may not be unacquainted with his innate bad principles;--perhaps she conceals her knowledge of them knowing it vain to complain of a disorder which is past the reach of medicine.--What cure is there for mischief lurking under the mask of hypocrisy?--It must be of long standing before that covering can grow over it:--like a vellum on the eye, though taken off ever skillfully, it will again spread on the blemish'd sight.