used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chapter i -- Too short to need a preface.
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading Chapter iv -- By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady is when she applies her eloquence to an ill purpose.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading Chapter v -- Containing some matters which may affect, and others which may surprize, the reader.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Chapter ii -- In which is opened a very black design against Sophia.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Chapter iv -- By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady is when she applies her eloquence to an ill purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chapter v -- Containing some matters which may affect, and others which may surprize, the reader.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Chapter iv -- By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady is when she applies her eloquence to an ill purpose.
appliesverbUS /əˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Chapter iv -- By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady is when she applies her eloquence to an ill purpose.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Chapter ii -- In which is opened a very black design against Sophia.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Chapter iv -- By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady is when she applies her eloquence to an ill purpose.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Chapter i -- Too short to need a preface.
ContainingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Chapter v -- Containing some matters which may affect, and others which may surprize, the reader.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Chapter iv -- By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady is when she applies her eloquence to an ill purpose.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Chapter ii -- In which is opened a very black design against Sophia.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading Chapter iv -- By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady is when she applies her eloquence to an ill purpose.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Chapter iii -- A further explanation of the foregoing design.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading Chapter iii -- A further explanation of the foregoing design.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Chapter iii -- A further explanation of the foregoing design.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Chapter iv -- By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady is when she applies her eloquence to an ill purpose.
how
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From this reading Chapter iv -- By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady is when she applies her eloquence to an ill purpose.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Chapter i -- Too short to need a preface.
iinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Chapter ii -- In which is opened a very black design against Sophia.
iiinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Chapter iii -- A further explanation of the foregoing design.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Chapter iv -- By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady is when she applies her eloquence to an ill purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chapter ii -- In which is opened a very black design against Sophia.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chapter ii -- In which is opened a very black design against Sophia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Chapter iv -- By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady is when she applies her eloquence to an ill purpose.
ivnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Chapter iv -- By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady is when she applies her eloquence to an ill purpose.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Chapter iv -- By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady is when she applies her eloquence to an ill purpose.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Chapter v -- Containing some matters which may affect, and others which may surprize, the reader.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Chapter v -- Containing some matters which may affect, and others which may surprize, the reader.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Chapter i -- Too short to need a preface.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chapter iii -- A further explanation of the foregoing design.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Chapter ii -- In which is opened a very black design against Sophia.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chapter v -- Containing some matters which may affect, and others which may surprize, the reader.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading Chapter i -- Too short to need a preface.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Chapter iv -- By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady is when she applies her eloquence to an ill purpose.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Chapter v -- Containing some matters which may affect, and others which may surprize, the reader.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chapter iv -- By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady is when she applies her eloquence to an ill purpose.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Chapter i -- Too short to need a preface.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Chapter v -- Containing some matters which may affect, and others which may surprize, the reader.
Sophia
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From this reading Chapter ii -- In which is opened a very black design against Sophia.
surprize
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From this reading Chapter v -- Containing some matters which may affect, and others which may surprize, the reader.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chapter iii -- A further explanation of the foregoing design.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chapter i -- Too short to need a preface.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Chapter i -- Too short to need a preface.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading Chapter v -- Containing some matters which may affect, and others which may surprize, the reader.
precisely as stated
From this reading Chapter ii -- In which is opened a very black design against Sophia.
at the time that
From this reading Chapter iv -- By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady is when she applies her eloquence to an ill purpose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Chapter ii -- In which is opened a very black design against Sophia.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Chapter iv -- By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady is when she applies her eloquence to an ill purpose.
