Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

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

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

past form of “abate” — make less active or intense

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

go together

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

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

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

from one side of something to the other

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

in actual fact

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading Murphy, as we have seen, speaks of the first vehemence of his grief as being so acute that fears were entertained for his reason.

past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

later than; following

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

anew

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

plural of “agony” — intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

(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 Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

Having no one else present.

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

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

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

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

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

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

From this reading Murphy, as we have seen, speaks of the first vehemence of his grief as being so acute that fears were entertained for his reason.

on or to one side

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

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

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Murphy, as we have seen, speaks of the first vehemence of his grief as being so acute that fears were entertained for his reason.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

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From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

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From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

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

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

following immediately and as a result of what went before

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Murphy, as we have seen, speaks of the first vehemence of his grief as being so acute that fears were entertained for his reason.

not divided or shared with others

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Murphy, as we have seen, speaks of the first vehemence of his grief as being so acute that fears were entertained for his reason.

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From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Murphy, as we have seen, speaks of the first vehemence of his grief as being so acute that fears were entertained for his reason.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Murphy, as we have seen, speaks of the first vehemence of his grief as being so acute that fears were entertained for his reason.

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

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

any of the British rulers who were members of the House of Hanover

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

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

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

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

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

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

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

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

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

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

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

involving invasion or aggressive attack

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

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

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

newspapers and magazines collectively

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

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From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

set down according to a plan

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

something that is lost

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading Murphy, as we have seen, speaks of the first vehemence of his grief as being so acute that fears were entertained for his reason.

not any; not one

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

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

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

and nothing more

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

inspired by love for your country

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

possession of controlling influence

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

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

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

an adherent of Protestantism

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

repeat a passage from

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Murphy, as we have seen, speaks of the first vehemence of his grief as being so acute that fears were entertained for his reason.

past form of “reassert” — strengthen or make more firm

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

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

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

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

From this reading Murphy, as we have seen, speaks of the first vehemence of his grief as being so acute that fears were entertained for his reason.

concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

ruined or disrupted

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Murphy, as we have seen, speaks of the first vehemence of his grief as being so acute that fears were entertained for his reason.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading Murphy, as we have seen, speaks of the first vehemence of his grief as being so acute that fears were entertained for his reason.

United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

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

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

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

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

intensity or forcefulness of expression

From this reading Murphy, as we have seen, speaks of the first vehemence of his grief as being so acute that fears were entertained for his reason.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

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

From this reading As we hear no more of exclusive devotion to the law, it may be assumed that the attempt of the previous year to live by that arduous calling alone was now abandoned; and to a man of Fielding's strong Protestant and Hanoverian convictions the year of the '45, when a Stewart Prince and an invading Highland army had captured Edinburgh and were actually across the border, could not fail to bring occupation.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

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

From this reading Murphy, as we have seen, speaks of the first vehemence of his grief as being so acute that fears were entertained for his reason.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

at the time that

From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

which person or people

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

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

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading PATRIOTIC JOURNALISM "he only is the _true Patriot_ who always does what is in his Power for his Country's Service without any selfish Views or Regard to private Interests."--The _True Patriot_.

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From this reading According to Fielding's kinswomen, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Lady Bute, the first agonies of his grief approached to frenzy; but "when the first emotions of his sorrow were abated" his fine balance reasserted itself, and to quote again from Murphy, "philosophy administered her aid; his resolution returned, and he began again to struggle with his fortune."

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Fielding's active pen seems to have been laid aside for twelve months after the death of his wife; and it is perfectly in accord with all that we know of his passionate devotion to Charlotte Cradock that her loss should have shattered his energies for the whole of the ensuing year.