used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading &c._ "That good diffus'd may more abundant grow, And speech may praise the Power that bids it flow."
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading &c._ "That good diffus'd may more abundant grow, And speech may praise the Power that bids it flow."
apathynounUS /ˈæpəθi/
an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
appellantsnounUS /əˈpelɪnts/
plural of “appellant” — the party who appeals a decision of a lower court
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
AsylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading See https:// By the Author of "_The Twin Sisters_," _&c.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
bidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading &c._ "That good diffus'd may more abundant grow, And speech may praise the Power that bids it flow."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading See https:// By the Author of "_The Twin Sisters_," _&c.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading See https:// By the Author of "_The Twin Sisters_," _&c.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
commiserationnoun
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
CowpernounUS /ˈkaʊpər/
English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
From this reading _Cowper._ PREFACE.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
deprivationnounUS /ˌdeprəˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme poverty
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
diffus'd
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From this reading &c._ "That good diffus'd may more abundant grow, And speech may praise the Power that bids it flow."
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
divisible by two
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading &c._ "That good diffus'd may more abundant grow, And speech may praise the Power that bids it flow."
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading &c._ "That good diffus'd may more abundant grow, And speech may praise the Power that bids it flow."
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading &c._ "That good diffus'd may more abundant grow, And speech may praise the Power that bids it flow."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
how
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From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
https
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From this reading See https:// By the Author of "_The Twin Sisters_," _&c.
ideotism
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From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading &c._ "That good diffus'd may more abundant grow, And speech may praise the Power that bids it flow."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading &c._ "That good diffus'd may more abundant grow, And speech may praise the Power that bids it flow."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
moodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading &c._ "That good diffus'd may more abundant grow, And speech may praise the Power that bids it flow."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading See https:// By the Author of "_The Twin Sisters_," _&c.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
on one occasion
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
go across or through
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading &c._ "That good diffus'd may more abundant grow, And speech may praise the Power that bids it flow."
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading &c._ "That good diffus'd may more abundant grow, And speech may praise the Power that bids it flow."
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading _Cowper._ PREFACE.
only a very short time before
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See https:// By the Author of "_The Twin Sisters_," _&c.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading See https:// By the Author of "_The Twin Sisters_," _&c.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading &c._ "That good diffus'd may more abundant grow, And speech may praise the Power that bids it flow."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading &c._ "That good diffus'd may more abundant grow, And speech may praise the Power that bids it flow."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading See https:// By the Author of "_The Twin Sisters_," _&c.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
TwinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading See https:// By the Author of "_The Twin Sisters_," _&c.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
which person or people
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is hoped the title of the following book will excite attention: how much more, then, should the unhappy situation of those who are in that state demand compassion! and it is gratefully acknowledged, that in some benevolent minds the tide of pity has flowed even to them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading An Asylum, on a plan more and more extensive, as the means of making it so has increased, has been formed for these _once_ melancholy appellants to their commiseration, but who are _now_, through their means, enabled cheerfully to pass through life; and scarcely to feel the deprivation of those powers, which, were it not for this institution, would have sunk them into listless apathy, or moody ideotism.
