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From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LUCILLA ALONE.--TEST OF A WOMAN'S AFFECTION.
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading It is well for fools to revile thee, because thou art liable, like other utilities, to abuse!
acornsnounUS /ˈeɪkɔːrnz/
plural of “acorn” — fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base
From this reading The wind uproots the oak--but for every oak it uproots it scatters a thousand acorns.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading LUCILLA ALONE.--TEST OF A WOMAN'S AFFECTION.
ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading LUCILLA ALONE.--TEST OF A WOMAN'S AFFECTION.
a cherished desire
From this reading AMBITION VINDICATED.--THE HOME OF GODOLPHIN AND LUCILLA.--LUCILLA'S MIND.--THE EFFECT OF HAPPY LOVE ON FEMALE TALENT.--THE EVE OF FAREWELL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AMBITION VINDICATED.--THE HOME OF GODOLPHIN AND LUCILLA.--LUCILLA'S MIND.--THE EFFECT OF HAPPY LOVE ON FEMALE TALENT.--THE EVE OF FAREWELL.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading It is well for fools to revile thee, because thou art liable, like other utilities, to abuse!
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
for the reason that
From this reading It is well for fools to revile thee, because thou art liable, like other utilities, to abuse!
bright-winged
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From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading AMBITION VINDICATED.--THE HOME OF GODOLPHIN AND LUCILLA.--LUCILLA'S MIND.--THE EFFECT OF HAPPY LOVE ON FEMALE TALENT.--THE EVE OF FAREWELL.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading AMBITION VINDICATED.--THE HOME OF GODOLPHIN AND LUCILLA.--LUCILLA'S MIND.--THE EFFECT OF HAPPY LOVE ON FEMALE TALENT.--THE EVE OF FAREWELL.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The wind uproots the oak--but for every oak it uproots it scatters a thousand acorns.
opinion or judgment
From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading AMBITION VINDICATED.--THE HOME OF GODOLPHIN AND LUCILLA.--LUCILLA'S MIND.--THE EFFECT OF HAPPY LOVE ON FEMALE TALENT.--THE EVE OF FAREWELL.
favouring
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From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading AMBITION VINDICATED.--THE HOME OF GODOLPHIN AND LUCILLA.--LUCILLA'S MIND.--THE EFFECT OF HAPPY LOVE ON FEMALE TALENT.--THE EVE OF FAREWELL.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading It is well for fools to revile thee, because thou art liable, like other utilities, to abuse!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is well for fools to revile thee, because thou art liable, like other utilities, to abuse!
GODOLPHIN
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From this reading AMBITION VINDICATED.--THE HOME OF GODOLPHIN AND LUCILLA.--LUCILLA'S MIND.--THE EFFECT OF HAPPY LOVE ON FEMALE TALENT.--THE EVE OF FAREWELL.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading AMBITION VINDICATED.--THE HOME OF GODOLPHIN AND LUCILLA.--LUCILLA'S MIND.--THE EFFECT OF HAPPY LOVE ON FEMALE TALENT.--THE EVE OF FAREWELL.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
highly-slandered
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From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AMBITION VINDICATED.--THE HOME OF GODOLPHIN AND LUCILLA.--LUCILLA'S MIND.--THE EFFECT OF HAPPY LOVE ON FEMALE TALENT.--THE EVE OF FAREWELL.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is well for fools to revile thee, because thou art liable, like other utilities, to abuse!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is well for fools to revile thee, because thou art liable, like other utilities, to abuse!
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading It is well for fools to revile thee, because thou art liable, like other utilities, to abuse!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is well for fools to revile thee, because thou art liable, like other utilities, to abuse!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading AMBITION VINDICATED.--THE HOME OF GODOLPHIN AND LUCILLA.--LUCILLA'S MIND.--THE EFFECT OF HAPPY LOVE ON FEMALE TALENT.--THE EVE OF FAREWELL.
LUCILLA
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From this reading AMBITION VINDICATED.--THE HOME OF GODOLPHIN AND LUCILLA.--LUCILLA'S MIND.--THE EFFECT OF HAPPY LOVE ON FEMALE TALENT.--THE EVE OF FAREWELL.
LUCILLA'S
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From this reading AMBITION VINDICATED.--THE HOME OF GODOLPHIN AND LUCILLA.--LUCILLA'S MIND.--THE EFFECT OF HAPPY LOVE ON FEMALE TALENT.--THE EVE OF FAREWELL.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading AMBITION VINDICATED.--THE HOME OF GODOLPHIN AND LUCILLA.--LUCILLA'S MIND.--THE EFFECT OF HAPPY LOVE ON FEMALE TALENT.--THE EVE OF FAREWELL.
much-abused
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From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The wind uproots the oak--but for every oak it uproots it scatters a thousand acorns.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMBITION VINDICATED.--THE HOME OF GODOLPHIN AND LUCILLA.--LUCILLA'S MIND.--THE EFFECT OF HAPPY LOVE ON FEMALE TALENT.--THE EVE OF FAREWELL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AMBITION VINDICATED.--THE HOME OF GODOLPHIN AND LUCILLA.--LUCILLA'S MIND.--THE EFFECT OF HAPPY LOVE ON FEMALE TALENT.--THE EVE OF FAREWELL.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is well for fools to revile thee, because thou art liable, like other utilities, to abuse!
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
pseudo-moralist
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From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
on the contrary
From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
revileverbUS /riˈvaɪl/
spread negative information about
From this reading It is well for fools to revile thee, because thou art liable, like other utilities, to abuse!
scatters
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From this reading The wind uproots the oak--but for every oak it uproots it scatters a thousand acorns.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
TALENTnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading AMBITION VINDICATED.--THE HOME OF GODOLPHIN AND LUCILLA.--LUCILLA'S MIND.--THE EFFECT OF HAPPY LOVE ON FEMALE TALENT.--THE EVE OF FAREWELL.
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading LUCILLA ALONE.--TEST OF A WOMAN'S AFFECTION.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMBITION VINDICATED.--THE HOME OF GODOLPHIN AND LUCILLA.--LUCILLA'S MIND.--THE EFFECT OF HAPPY LOVE ON FEMALE TALENT.--THE EVE OF FAREWELL.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading It is well for fools to revile thee, because thou art liable, like other utilities, to abuse!
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading It is well for fools to revile thee, because thou art liable, like other utilities, to abuse!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The wind uproots the oak--but for every oak it uproots it scatters a thousand acorns.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
undiscriminatingadjective
not discriminating
From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
uproots
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From this reading The wind uproots the oak--but for every oak it uproots it scatters a thousand acorns.
utilitiesnounUS /juːˈtɪlətiz/
plural of “utility” — a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading It is well for fools to revile thee, because thou art liable, like other utilities, to abuse!
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
VINDICATEDadjectiveUS /ˈvɪndəkeɪtɪd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading AMBITION VINDICATED.--THE HOME OF GODOLPHIN AND LUCILLA.--LUCILLA'S MIND.--THE EFFECT OF HAPPY LOVE ON FEMALE TALENT.--THE EVE OF FAREWELL.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is well for fools to revile thee, because thou art liable, like other utilities, to abuse!
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind uproots the oak--but for every oak it uproots it scatters a thousand acorns.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 0 much-abused and highly-slandered passion!--passion rather of the soul than the heart: hateful to the pseudo-moralist, but viewed with favouring, though not undiscriminating eyes by the true philosopher: bright-winged and august ambition!
WOMAN'SnounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading LUCILLA ALONE.--TEST OF A WOMAN'S AFFECTION.
