used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
having companions or an escort
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
highly skilled
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SERNIN, AND INTERSPERSED WITH _ORIGINAL POETRY AND ANECDOTES_.
ANECDOTESnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading SERNIN, AND INTERSPERSED WITH _ORIGINAL POETRY AND ANECDOTES_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
DescriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
diversifyverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrsəfaɪ/
make (more) diverse
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
Draughtsmannoun
a skilled worker who draws plans of buildings or machines
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
DRAWINGSnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
put on clothes
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
DUGOURC
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From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
ELEGANTadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
being one more than ten
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
ENGRAVINGSnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
HEALTHFULadjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
ILLUSTRATEDverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
INTERSPERSEDverbUS /ˌɪntərˈspɜːrst/
past form of “intersperse” — place at intervals in or among
From this reading SERNIN, AND INTERSPERSED WITH _ORIGINAL POETRY AND ANECDOTES_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
observableadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvəbəl/
capable of being seen or noticed
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading SERNIN, AND INTERSPERSED WITH _ORIGINAL POETRY AND ANECDOTES_.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
literature in metrical form
From this reading SERNIN, AND INTERSPERSED WITH _ORIGINAL POETRY AND ANECDOTES_.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
rendersnounUS /ˈrendərz/
plural of “render” — a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
sedentaryadjectiveUS /ˈsedənteri/
requiring sitting or little activity
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
SERNIN
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From this reading SERNIN, AND INTERSPERSED WITH _ORIGINAL POETRY AND ANECDOTES_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
SPORTSnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
ST
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From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
carry out
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
in the direction of
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
TRANSLATEDverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SERNIN, AND INTERSPERSED WITH _ORIGINAL POETRY AND ANECDOTES_.
womanhoodnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading The most eminent physicians dwell particularly upon the necessity there is for young ladies, as they advance towards womanhood, to take active and regular exercise; and to avoid, as much as possible, all sedentary amusements.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading That love of variety, however, so natural to the human mind, and which is particularly observable in children, renders it a matter of some difficulty to diversify their sports, so as to discover a sufficient number of games that require exertion: we, however, flatter ourselves that this has been accomplished, in the little Work here presented to the reader in an English dress.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading HEALTHFUL SPORTS FOR YOUNG LADIES; ILLUSTRATED BY ELEVEN ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS, FROM DRAWINGS BY J. DUGOURC, _Draughtsman to His Majesty the King of France_; Accompanied by Descriptions, TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF MADEMOISELLE ST.
