Chapter X

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From this reading Wednesday, 8th May, 1816.

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

From this reading Wednesday, 8th May, 1816.

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

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

(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 With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

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

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

in an auspicious manner

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

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

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

the two together, not just one

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

of or relating to or supporting Catholicism

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

a person who carries a message

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

dearly loved

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

in an effective manner

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading James Gillman's, Esq., Surgeon, Highgate.

divisible by two

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

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From this reading James Gillman's, Esq., Surgeon, Highgate.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

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

From this reading James Gillman's, Esq., Surgeon, Highgate.

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

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

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

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

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

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

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

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading James Gillman's, Esq., Surgeon, Highgate.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

in like or similar manner

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

most important element

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Wednesday, 8th May, 1816.

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

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

used to form the superlative

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

not any; not one

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

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From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

by chance

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

an amount of time

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

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 When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

manifest or bring back

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading James Gillman's, Esq., Surgeon, Highgate.

-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

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

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

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

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

make too low an estimate of

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

precisely as stated

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

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

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading Wednesday, 8th May, 1816.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

at the time that

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With all my weight of _faults_, (and no one is less likely to underrate them than myself), a tendency to be influenced by selfish motives in my friendships, or even in the cultivation of my acquaintance, will not, I am sure, be by _you_ placed among them.

a late time of life

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading My dear Stuart, Since you left me, I have been reflecting a great deal on the subject of the Catholic question, and somewhat on _The Courier_ in general.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When we first knew each other, it was perhaps the most interesting period of both our lives, at the very turn of the flood; and I can never cease to reflect with affectionate delight on the steadiness and independence of your conduct and principles, and how, for so many years, with little assistance from others, and with one main guide, a sympathizing tact for the real sense, feeling, and impulses of the _respectable_ part of the English nation, you went on so auspiciously, and likewise so _effectively_.