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From this reading SIR JOHN BELMONT TO LADY HOWARD Paris, May 11.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seldom happens that a man, though extolled as a saint, is really without blemish; or that another, though reviled as a devil, is really without humanity.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seldom happens that a man, though extolled as a saint, is really without blemish; or that another, though reviled as a devil, is really without humanity.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
BELMONTnounUS /ˈbelmɑːnt/
a racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Elmont on Long Island; site of the Belmont Stakes
From this reading SIR JOHN BELMONT TO LADY HOWARD Paris, May 11.
blemishnounUS /ˈblemɪʃ/
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
From this reading It seldom happens that a man, though extolled as a saint, is really without blemish; or that another, though reviled as a devil, is really without humanity.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading Perhaps the time is not very distant, when I may have the honour to convince your Ladyship of this truth, in regard to Mr. Villars and myself.
devilnounUS /ˈdevəl/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading It seldom happens that a man, though extolled as a saint, is really without blemish; or that another, though reviled as a devil, is really without humanity.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Perhaps the time is not very distant, when I may have the honour to convince your Ladyship of this truth, in regard to Mr. Villars and myself.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
extolledverbUS /ɪkˈstoʊld/
inflected form of “extol” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading It seldom happens that a man, though extolled as a saint, is really without blemish; or that another, though reviled as a devil, is really without humanity.
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
happensverbUS /ˈhæpənz/
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It seldom happens that a man, though extolled as a saint, is really without blemish; or that another, though reviled as a devil, is really without humanity.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
HOWARDnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading SIR JOHN BELMONT TO LADY HOWARD Paris, May 11.
humanitynounUS /hjuːˈmænɪti/
the quality of being humane
From this reading It seldom happens that a man, though extolled as a saint, is really without blemish; or that another, though reviled as a devil, is really without humanity.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps the time is not very distant, when I may have the honour to convince your Ladyship of this truth, in regard to Mr. Villars and myself.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seldom happens that a man, though extolled as a saint, is really without blemish; or that another, though reviled as a devil, is really without humanity.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seldom happens that a man, though extolled as a saint, is really without blemish; or that another, though reviled as a devil, is really without humanity.
JOHNnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading SIR JOHN BELMONT TO LADY HOWARD Paris, May 11.
LADYnounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading SIR JOHN BELMONT TO LADY HOWARD Paris, May 11.
Ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading Perhaps the time is not very distant, when I may have the honour to convince your Ladyship of this truth, in regard to Mr. Villars and myself.
Ladyship's
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From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
LetternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
MadamnounUS /ˈmædəm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It seldom happens that a man, though extolled as a saint, is really without blemish; or that another, though reviled as a devil, is really without humanity.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading SIR JOHN BELMONT TO LADY HOWARD Paris, May 11.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Perhaps the time is not very distant, when I may have the honour to convince your Ladyship of this truth, in regard to Mr. Villars and myself.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Perhaps the time is not very distant, when I may have the honour to convince your Ladyship of this truth, in regard to Mr. Villars and myself.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
obliginglyadverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋli/
in accommodation
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It seldom happens that a man, though extolled as a saint, is really without blemish; or that another, though reviled as a devil, is really without humanity.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading SIR JOHN BELMONT TO LADY HOWARD Paris, May 11.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the time is not very distant, when I may have the honour to convince your Ladyship of this truth, in regard to Mr. Villars and myself.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
proposesverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It seldom happens that a man, though extolled as a saint, is really without blemish; or that another, though reviled as a devil, is really without humanity.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Perhaps the time is not very distant, when I may have the honour to convince your Ladyship of this truth, in regard to Mr. Villars and myself.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
reviledverbUS /riˈvaɪld/
past form of “revile” — spread negative information about
From this reading It seldom happens that a man, though extolled as a saint, is really without blemish; or that another, though reviled as a devil, is really without humanity.
saintnounUS /seɪnt/
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading It seldom happens that a man, though extolled as a saint, is really without blemish; or that another, though reviled as a devil, is really without humanity.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading It seldom happens that a man, though extolled as a saint, is really without blemish; or that another, though reviled as a devil, is really without humanity.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
SIRnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR JOHN BELMONT TO LADY HOWARD Paris, May 11.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seldom happens that a man, though extolled as a saint, is really without blemish; or that another, though reviled as a devil, is really without humanity.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It seldom happens that a man, though extolled as a saint, is really without blemish; or that another, though reviled as a devil, is really without humanity.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Perhaps the time is not very distant, when I may have the honour to convince your Ladyship of this truth, in regard to Mr. Villars and myself.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIR JOHN BELMONT TO LADY HOWARD Paris, May 11.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Perhaps the time is not very distant, when I may have the honour to convince your Ladyship of this truth, in regard to Mr. Villars and myself.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Perhaps the time is not very distant, when I may have the honour to convince your Ladyship of this truth, in regard to Mr. Villars and myself.
Villars
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From this reading Perhaps the time is not very distant, when I may have the honour to convince your Ladyship of this truth, in regard to Mr. Villars and myself.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Perhaps the time is not very distant, when I may have the honour to convince your Ladyship of this truth, in regard to Mr. Villars and myself.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It seldom happens that a man, though extolled as a saint, is really without blemish; or that another, though reviled as a devil, is really without humanity.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As to the young lady, whom Mr. Villars so obligingly proposes presenting to me, I wish her all the happiness to which, by your ladyship's account, she seems entitled; and, if she has a third part of the merit of her to whom you compare her, I doubt not but Mr. Villars will be more successful in every other application he may make for her advantage, that he can ever be in any with which he may be pleased to favour me.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Madam, I HAVE this moment the honour of your Ladyship's Letter, and I will not wait another, before I return an answer.
