106
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From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
5
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From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
advocatingverbUS /ˈædvəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “advocate” — push for something
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
Alembicnoun
an obsolete kind of container used for distillation; two retorts connected by a tube
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
AmalgamationnounUS /əˌmælɡəˈmeɪʃən/
the combination of two or more commercial companies
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading “I am not quite certain that I do.--But if you will describe the sort of Novels which you _do_ approve, I dare say it will give me a clearer idea.”
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “I am not quite certain that I do.--But if you will describe the sort of Novels which you _do_ approve, I dare say it will give me a clearer idea.”
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
CirculatingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪŋ/
passing from one to another
From this reading The mere Trash of the common Circulating Library, I hold in the highest contempt.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading “I am not quite certain that I do.--But if you will describe the sort of Novels which you _do_ approve, I dare say it will give me a clearer idea.”
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The mere Trash of the common Circulating Library, I hold in the highest contempt.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading The mere Trash of the common Circulating Library, I hold in the highest contempt.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “I am not quite certain that I do.--But if you will describe the sort of Novels which you _do_ approve, I dare say it will give me a clearer idea.”
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
DeductionsnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
give a description of
From this reading “I am not quite certain that I do.--But if you will describe the sort of Novels which you _do_ approve, I dare say it will give me a clearer idea.”
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
discordantadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɔːrdənt/
not in agreement or harmony
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
distilverbUS /dɪˈstɪl/
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I am not quite certain that I do.--But if you will describe the sort of Novels which you _do_ approve, I dare say it will give me a clearer idea.”
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
Edw
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From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
Edward'snounUS /ˈedwərdz/
possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
EmanationsnounUS /ˌeməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “emanation” — something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.)
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
GignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “I am not quite certain that I do.--But if you will describe the sort of Novels which you _do_ approve, I dare say it will give me a clearer idea.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The mere Trash of the common Circulating Library, I hold in the highest contempt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The mere Trash of the common Circulating Library, I hold in the highest contempt.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I am not quite certain that I do.--But if you will describe the sort of Novels which you _do_ approve, I dare say it will give me a clearer idea.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I am not quite certain that I do.--But if you will describe the sort of Novels which you _do_ approve, I dare say it will give me a clearer idea.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
indiscriminateadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənət/
failing to make or recognize distinctions
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I am not quite certain that I do.--But if you will describe the sort of Novels which you _do_ approve, I dare say it will give me a clearer idea.”
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The mere Trash of the common Circulating Library, I hold in the highest contempt.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
not any; not one
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I am not quite certain that I do.--But if you will describe the sort of Novels which you _do_ approve, I dare say it will give me a clearer idea.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
NovelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading “I am not quite certain that I do.--But if you will describe the sort of Novels which you _do_ approve, I dare say it will give me a clearer idea.”
OccupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
OccurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
a judge of a probate court
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
others
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From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
PrinciplesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
puerileadjectiveUS /pjuːˈriːl/
of or characteristic of a child
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “I am not quite certain that I do.--But if you will describe the sort of Novels which you _do_ approve, I dare say it will give me a clearer idea.”
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
express in words
From this reading “I am not quite certain that I do.--But if you will describe the sort of Novels which you _do_ approve, I dare say it will give me a clearer idea.”
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
term of address for a man
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “I am not quite certain that I do.--But if you will describe the sort of Novels which you _do_ approve, I dare say it will give me a clearer idea.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I am not quite certain that I do.--But if you will describe the sort of Novels which you _do_ approve, I dare say it will give me a clearer idea.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
up to a particular time
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
tissuesnounUS /ˈtɪsjuːz/
plural of “tissue” — part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
TrashnounUS /træʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading The mere Trash of the common Circulating Library, I hold in the highest contempt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
being of use or service
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
vapidadjectiveUS /ˈvæpɪd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
vols
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From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading My Sister wanted my Counsel in the selection of some books.--We have many leisure hours, & read a great deal.--I am no indiscriminate Novel- Reader.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
Whitby
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From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
which person or people
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will never hear me advocating those puerile Emanations which detail nothing but ( 106 ) discordant Principles incapable of Amalgamation, or those vapid tissues of ordinary Occurrences from which no useful Deductions can be drawn.--In vain may we put them into a literary Alembic;--we distil nothing which can add to Science.--You understand me I am sure?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The two Ladies continued walking together till rejoined by the others, who as they issued from the Library were followed by a young Whitby running off with 5 vols. under his arm to Sir Edward’s Gig--and Sir Edw: approaching Charlotte, said “You may perceive what has been our Occupation.
