AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Novel TO THE Honoured and Worthily Esteem’d Mrs. _Katharine Leveson_.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Novel TO THE Honoured and Worthily Esteem’d Mrs. _Katharine Leveson_.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My knowledge of you were a sufficient Caution to me, to avoid your Censure of this Trifle, had I not as intire a knowledge of your Goodness.
avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading My knowledge of you were a sufficient Caution to me, to avoid your Censure of this Trifle, had I not as intire a knowledge of your Goodness.
BattlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
cannot
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From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
CautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading My knowledge of you were a sufficient Caution to me, to avoid your Censure of this Trifle, had I not as intire a knowledge of your Goodness.
CensurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading My knowledge of you were a sufficient Caution to me, to avoid your Censure of this Trifle, had I not as intire a knowledge of your Goodness.
ClearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
CouragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
DisarmverbUS /dɪˈsɑːrm/
remove offensive capability from
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
DispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
DutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Incognita: or, Love & Duty Reconcil’d.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
Esteem'd
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From this reading A Novel TO THE Honoured and Worthily Esteem’d Mrs. _Katharine Leveson_.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
GenerositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
GoodnessnounUS /ˈɡʊdnəs/
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading My knowledge of you were a sufficient Caution to me, to avoid your Censure of this Trifle, had I not as intire a knowledge of your Goodness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My knowledge of you were a sufficient Caution to me, to avoid your Censure of this Trifle, had I not as intire a knowledge of your Goodness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
HonouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading A Novel TO THE Honoured and Worthily Esteem’d Mrs. _Katharine Leveson_.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My knowledge of you were a sufficient Caution to me, to avoid your Censure of this Trifle, had I not as intire a knowledge of your Goodness.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
Incognita
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From this reading Incognita: or, Love & Duty Reconcil’d.
inexcusableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪksˈkjuːzəbəl/
without excuse or justification
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
intire
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From this reading My knowledge of you were a sufficient Caution to me, to avoid your Censure of this Trifle, had I not as intire a knowledge of your Goodness.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
JudgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
Katharine
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From this reading A Novel TO THE Honoured and Worthily Esteem’d Mrs. _Katharine Leveson_.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading My knowledge of you were a sufficient Caution to me, to avoid your Censure of this Trifle, had I not as intire a knowledge of your Goodness.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
Leveson
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From this reading A Novel TO THE Honoured and Worthily Esteem’d Mrs. _Katharine Leveson_.
LovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Incognita: or, Love & Duty Reconcil’d.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My knowledge of you were a sufficient Caution to me, to avoid your Censure of this Trifle, had I not as intire a knowledge of your Goodness.
MercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A Novel TO THE Honoured and Worthily Esteem’d Mrs. _Katharine Leveson_.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My knowledge of you were a sufficient Caution to me, to avoid your Censure of this Trifle, had I not as intire a knowledge of your Goodness.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My knowledge of you were a sufficient Caution to me, to avoid your Censure of this Trifle, had I not as intire a knowledge of your Goodness.
NovelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading A Novel TO THE Honoured and Worthily Esteem’d Mrs. _Katharine Leveson_.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My knowledge of you were a sufficient Caution to me, to avoid your Censure of this Trifle, had I not as intire a knowledge of your Goodness.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Incognita: or, Love & Duty Reconcil’d.
PennounUS /pen/
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
Reconcil'd
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From this reading Incognita: or, Love & Duty Reconcil’d.
Rencounter
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From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
ReputationnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
SkillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading My knowledge of you were a sufficient Caution to me, to avoid your Censure of this Trifle, had I not as intire a knowledge of your Goodness.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Novel TO THE Honoured and Worthily Esteem’d Mrs. _Katharine Leveson_.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My knowledge of you were a sufficient Caution to me, to avoid your Censure of this Trifle, had I not as intire a knowledge of your Goodness.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Novel TO THE Honoured and Worthily Esteem’d Mrs. _Katharine Leveson_.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
TriflenounUS /ˈtraɪfəl/
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading My knowledge of you were a sufficient Caution to me, to avoid your Censure of this Trifle, had I not as intire a knowledge of your Goodness.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My knowledge of you were a sufficient Caution to me, to avoid your Censure of this Trifle, had I not as intire a knowledge of your Goodness.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
WitnounUS /wɪt/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Clear Wit, sound Judgment and a Merciful Disposition, are things so rarely united, that it is almost inexcusable to entertain them with any thing less excellent in its kind.
Worthilyadverb
in a worthy manner; with worthiness
From this reading A Novel TO THE Honoured and Worthily Esteem’d Mrs. _Katharine Leveson_.
WoundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Since I have drawn my Pen for a Rencounter, I think it better to engage where, though there be Skill enough to Disarm me, there is too much Generosity to Wound; for so shall I have the saving Reputation of an unsuccessful Courage, if I cannot make it a drawn Battle.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My knowledge of you were a sufficient Caution to me, to avoid your Censure of this Trifle, had I not as intire a knowledge of your Goodness.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My knowledge of you were a sufficient Caution to me, to avoid your Censure of this Trifle, had I not as intire a knowledge of your Goodness.
