Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

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From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

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From this reading The price Millar paid for it was L5 5s, or exactly half that of the farce.

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

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

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

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

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

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

the act of creating written works

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

a widow holding property received from her deceased husband

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

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From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The price Millar paid for it was L5 5s, or exactly half that of the farce.

a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations

From this reading The price Millar paid for it was L5 5s, or exactly half that of the farce.

(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

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From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The price Millar paid for it was L5 5s, or exactly half that of the farce.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

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

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The price Millar paid for it was L5 5s, or exactly half that of the farce.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

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

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

English scientist who formulated the law of elasticity and proposed a wave theory of light and formulated a theory of planetary motion and proposed the inverse square law of gravitational attraction and discovered the cellular structure of cork and introduced the term “cell” into biology and invente

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw

From this reading THE MISCELLANIES--JONATHAN WILD.

and nothing more

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading The price Millar paid for it was L5 5s, or exactly half that of the farce.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

march in a procession

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

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From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

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From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

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From this reading THE MISCELLANIES--JONATHAN WILD.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The price Millar paid for it was L5 5s, or exactly half that of the farce.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The price Millar paid for it was L5 5s, or exactly half that of the farce.

a small book usually having a paper cover

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

existing or coming before

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading The price Millar paid for it was L5 5s, or exactly half that of the farce.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

established beyond doubt

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

past form of “reprint” — print anew

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

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

From this reading The price Millar paid for it was L5 5s, or exactly half that of the farce.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

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From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

expressing offensive reproach

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

in a special manner

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

to a sufficient degree

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The price Millar paid for it was L5 5s, or exactly half that of the farce.

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

From this reading THE MISCELLANIES--JONATHAN WILD.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

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

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

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

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

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

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

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

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading THE MISCELLANIES--JONATHAN WILD.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Among the little cloud of _Sarah-Ads_ and _Old Wives' Tales_ evoked by this production, was a _Vindication_ of her Grace by Fielding, specially prompted, as appears from the title-page, by the "late _scurrilous_ Pamphlet" of a "noble Author."

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

From this reading If this were not acknowledged to be from Fielding's pen in the Preface to the _Miscellanies_ (in which collection, however, it is not reprinted), its authorship would be sufficiently proved by its being included with _Miss Lucy in Town_ in the assignment to Andrew Millar referred to at the close of the preceding chapter.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In March 1742, according to an article in the _Gentleman's Magazine_, attributed to Samuel Johnson, "the most popular Topic of Conversation" was the _Account of the Conduct of the Dowager Dutchess of Marlborough, from her first coming to Court, to the Year 1710_, which, with the help of Hooke of the _Roman History_, the "terrible old Sarah" had just put forth.