Chapter XIX

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

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

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From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

regarded with admiration

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

in addition

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

a quantity of money

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

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

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

plural of “announcement” — a formal public statement

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the case of one of the gentlemen, who was marrying thirty thousand pounds, she ventured to express the hope that he would now pay at least some of his creditors.

the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

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

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

for the reason that

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

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

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

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

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In the case of one of the gentlemen, who was marrying thirty thousand pounds, she ventured to express the hope that he would now pay at least some of his creditors.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

carefully weighed

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists

From this reading In the case of one of the gentlemen, who was marrying thirty thousand pounds, she ventured to express the hope that he would now pay at least some of his creditors.

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

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

a female human offspring

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

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

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

furniture with drawers for keeping clothes

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

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

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

a feeling of intense indignation (now used only in the phrase “in high dudgeon”)

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

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

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

give expression to

From this reading In the case of one of the gentlemen, who was marrying thirty thousand pounds, she ventured to express the hope that he would now pay at least some of his creditors.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading In the case of one of the gentlemen, who was marrying thirty thousand pounds, she ventured to express the hope that he would now pay at least some of his creditors.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

in a gracious or graceful manner

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

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

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the case of one of the gentlemen, who was marrying thirty thousand pounds, she ventured to express the hope that he would now pay at least some of his creditors.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading In the case of one of the gentlemen, who was marrying thirty thousand pounds, she ventured to express the hope that he would now pay at least some of his creditors.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

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

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

and nothing more

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

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

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

a narrow way or road

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

immediately past

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the case of one of the gentlemen, who was marrying thirty thousand pounds, she ventured to express the hope that he would now pay at least some of his creditors.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage

From this reading In the case of one of the gentlemen, who was marrying thirty thousand pounds, she ventured to express the hope that he would now pay at least some of his creditors.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

used to form the superlative

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

a form of address for a man

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

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From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

information about recent and important events

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

being perceived or observed

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading In the case of one of the gentlemen, who was marrying thirty thousand pounds, she ventured to express the hope that he would now pay at least some of his creditors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

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

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading In the case of one of the gentlemen, who was marrying thirty thousand pounds, she ventured to express the hope that he would now pay at least some of his creditors.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

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

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

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

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

express in words

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

term of address for a man

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

having or showing or requiring special skill

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In the case of one of the gentlemen, who was marrying thirty thousand pounds, she ventured to express the hope that he would now pay at least some of his creditors.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

a quantity of money

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

carry out

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

having or showing or conforming to good taste

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

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

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading In the case of one of the gentlemen, who was marrying thirty thousand pounds, she ventured to express the hope that he would now pay at least some of his creditors.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading In the case of one of the gentlemen, who was marrying thirty thousand pounds, she ventured to express the hope that he would now pay at least some of his creditors.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

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

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

characterized by variety

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading In the case of one of the gentlemen, who was marrying thirty thousand pounds, she ventured to express the hope that he would now pay at least some of his creditors.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

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

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

which person or people

From this reading In the case of one of the gentlemen, who was marrying thirty thousand pounds, she ventured to express the hope that he would now pay at least some of his creditors.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

belonging to which person

From this reading There were a few announcements of marriages about to take place between people whose names they knew, the amount of the bride's dowry being stated in each in plain figures, though Mrs. Burney took it upon her to affirm in one or two cases that the sum was exaggerated, or to suggest that if the father of the bride were just enough to pay his debts first, the portion of his daughter would be considerably reduced.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading It was also pleasant to learn that His Majesty had given great encouragement to Mrs. Delany in the production of her ingenious mosaic flowers, in which she was so skilled as to excite the wonder of several criticks in the Royal circle; and also that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales had been graciously pleased to say in publick that he had always admired the Perdita of the beautiful Mrs. Robinson, though he considered Mrs. Abington, on the whole, the most tasteful dresser in the Drury Lane company.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading |IT was on one of the last mornings in January that Mrs. Burney was reading out of the newly-arrived _London Chronicle_ such paragraphs as she thought would appeal to the varied interests of the breakfast-table.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading These were, of course, the most interesting items of news, though their attractiveness was not greatly superior to that of the gossip respecting Mr. F------, who had been noticed in high dudgeon because of Lady P------'s dancing three times with Sir Julian Y------; or that which suggested that a reconcilement must have taken place between the beautiful Mrs. G------ and her husband, for they had been seen taking the air together in the Park.