AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
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 Humbly submitted the Consideration of our Legislature, and the careful Perusal of all Masters and Mistresses of Families.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
AmendmentnounUS /əˈmendmənt/
the act of amending or correcting
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the Pride, Insolence, and exorbitant Wages of our Women, Servants, Footmen, &c.
ANDREWnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading BY ANDREW MORETON, Esq.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY ANDREW MORETON, Esq.
cnounUS /siː/
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading In the Pride, Insolence, and exorbitant Wages of our Women, Servants, Footmen, &c.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Humbly submitted the Consideration of our Legislature, and the careful Perusal of all Masters and Mistresses of Families.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
ConsiderationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Humbly submitted the Consideration of our Legislature, and the careful Perusal of all Masters and Mistresses of Families.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading With divers other Hints of great Use to the Public.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading BY ANDREW MORETON, Esq.
exorbitantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
From this reading In the Pride, Insolence, and exorbitant Wages of our Women, Servants, Footmen, &c.
FamiliesnounUS /ˈfæməliz/
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Humbly submitted the Consideration of our Legislature, and the careful Perusal of all Masters and Mistresses of Families.
Footmen
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From this reading In the Pride, Insolence, and exorbitant Wages of our Women, Servants, Footmen, &c.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading With divers other Hints of great Use to the Public.
HintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading With divers other Hints of great Use to the Public.
HumblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading Humbly submitted the Consideration of our Legislature, and the careful Perusal of all Masters and Mistresses of Families.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Pride, Insolence, and exorbitant Wages of our Women, Servants, Footmen, &c.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
InsolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading In the Pride, Insolence, and exorbitant Wages of our Women, Servants, Footmen, &c.
LegislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading Humbly submitted the Consideration of our Legislature, and the careful Perusal of all Masters and Mistresses of Families.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Humbly submitted the Consideration of our Legislature, and the careful Perusal of all Masters and Mistresses of Families.
MistressesnounUS /ˈmɪstrəsəz/
plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Humbly submitted the Consideration of our Legislature, and the careful Perusal of all Masters and Mistresses of Families.
MORETON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BY ANDREW MORETON, Esq.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the Pride, Insolence, and exorbitant Wages of our Women, Servants, Footmen, &c.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With divers other Hints of great Use to the Public.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the Pride, Insolence, and exorbitant Wages of our Women, Servants, Footmen, &c.
PerusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Humbly submitted the Consideration of our Legislature, and the careful Perusal of all Masters and Mistresses of Families.
PooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
PridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading In the Pride, Insolence, and exorbitant Wages of our Women, Servants, Footmen, &c.
ProposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
PublicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading With divers other Hints of great Use to the Public.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
ServantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading In the Pride, Insolence, and exorbitant Wages of our Women, Servants, Footmen, &c.
Shoe-Cleaners
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
starveverbUS /stɑːrv/
be hungry; go without food
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
StreetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Humbly submitted the Consideration of our Legislature, and the careful Perusal of all Masters and Mistresses of Families.
substitutingnounUS /ˈsʌbstɪtuːtɪŋ/
working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the Pride, Insolence, and exorbitant Wages of our Women, Servants, Footmen, &c.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
ThousandsnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndz/
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
UsenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading With divers other Hints of great Use to the Public.
VerminnounUS /ˈvɜːrmɪn/
an irritating or obnoxious person
From this reading A Proposal for Amendment of the same; as also for clearing the Streets of those Vermin called Shoe-Cleaners, and substituting in their stead many Thousands of industrious Poor, now ready to starve.
WagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading In the Pride, Insolence, and exorbitant Wages of our Women, Servants, Footmen, &c.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With divers other Hints of great Use to the Public.
WomennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In the Pride, Insolence, and exorbitant Wages of our Women, Servants, Footmen, &c.
