103
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From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
1819
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From this reading 30th, 1819.
30th
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From this reading 30th, 1819.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
the state of being absent
From this reading On the other hand, letters are more permanent, and an epistolary correspondence more endearing, like all marks of remembrance in absence.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
(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 On the other hand, letters are more permanent, and an epistolary correspondence more endearing, like all marks of remembrance in absence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the other hand, letters are more permanent, and an epistolary correspondence more endearing, like all marks of remembrance in absence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
make certain of
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
for the reason that
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
the two together, not just one
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading On the other hand, letters are more permanent, and an epistolary correspondence more endearing, like all marks of remembrance in absence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
eleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
endearingadjectiveUS /enˈdiːrɪŋ/
lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
From this reading On the other hand, letters are more permanent, and an epistolary correspondence more endearing, like all marks of remembrance in absence.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
epistolaryadjectiveUS /ɪˈpɪstəleri/
written in the form of or carried on by letters or correspondence
From this reading On the other hand, letters are more permanent, and an epistolary correspondence more endearing, like all marks of remembrance in absence.
expediencynounUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/
the quality of being suited to the end in view
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
favoured
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From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, letters are more permanent, and an epistolary correspondence more endearing, like all marks of remembrance in absence.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
Highgate
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From this reading Highgate, Sept.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
the literary culture
From this reading On the other hand, letters are more permanent, and an epistolary correspondence more endearing, like all marks of remembrance in absence.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On the other hand, letters are more permanent, and an epistolary correspondence more endearing, like all marks of remembrance in absence.
in like or similar manner
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading On the other hand, letters are more permanent, and an epistolary correspondence more endearing, like all marks of remembrance in absence.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
and nothing more
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
used to form the superlative
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, letters are more permanent, and an epistolary correspondence more endearing, like all marks of remembrance in absence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, letters are more permanent, and an epistolary correspondence more endearing, like all marks of remembrance in absence.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading On the other hand, letters are more permanent, and an epistolary correspondence more endearing, like all marks of remembrance in absence.
permitsnounUS /pərˈmɪts/
plural of “permit” — a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
professionsnounUS /prəˈfeʃənz/
plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
Ramsgate
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From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading On the other hand, letters are more permanent, and an epistolary correspondence more endearing, like all marks of remembrance in absence.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
SeptnounUS /sept/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Highgate, Sept.
term of address for a man
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
tradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
produce a literary work
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
but in spite of that
From this reading My sentiments concerning the expediency, and both moral and intellectual advantages, of a trade or profession, for such as fix their ultimate end on objects nobler than trades or professions can bestow on the most favoured of their followers, may be learnt from the eleventh chapter of my _Literary Life_,[103] which, though addressed to a small and particular class, yet permits a more general application.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My dear Sir, Returned from Ramsgate, I hasten to assure you that, next to seeing you, I have pleasure in hearing from you: and wish the former in preference, not merely from the greater mutual enjoyment, but likewise because one can convey more, and with greater assurance of being understood, in an hour, than one could write in a day.
