Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

the state of being absent

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

in addition

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

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

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

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From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

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

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

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

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading No sooner had Joseph left the room in the manner we have before related than the lady, enraged at her disappointment, began to reflect with severity on her conduct.

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

From this reading No sooner had Joseph left the room in the manner we have before related than the lady, enraged at her disappointment, began to reflect with severity on her conduct.

dearly loved

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

an ignorant or foolish person

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

comparative of “coarse” — of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading No sooner had Joseph left the room in the manner we have before related than the lady, enraged at her disappointment, began to reflect with severity on her conduct.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

give a description of

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

a conversation between two persons

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

in another and different manner

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading No sooner had Joseph left the room in the manner we have before related than the lady, enraged at her disappointment, began to reflect with severity on her conduct.

plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

your usual mood

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading No sooner had Joseph left the room in the manner we have before related than the lady, enraged at her disappointment, began to reflect with severity on her conduct.

plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

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

From this reading No sooner had Joseph left the room in the manner we have before related than the lady, enraged at her disappointment, began to reflect with severity on her conduct.

an old form of “has”

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

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

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

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

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

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

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading No sooner had Joseph left the room in the manner we have before related than the lady, enraged at her disappointment, began to reflect with severity on her conduct.

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

lacking natural ease

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading No sooner had Joseph left the room in the manner we have before related than the lady, enraged at her disappointment, began to reflect with severity on her conduct.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

a female domestic

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading No sooner had Joseph left the room in the manner we have before related than the lady, enraged at her disappointment, began to reflect with severity on her conduct.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

the force of workers available

From this reading _Sayings of wise men.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

not any; not one

From this reading No sooner had Joseph left the room in the manner we have before related than the lady, enraged at her disappointment, began to reflect with severity on her conduct.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Sayings of wise men.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

a formal expression of praise

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

on the contrary

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

manifest or bring back

From this reading No sooner had Joseph left the room in the manner we have before related than the lady, enraged at her disappointment, began to reflect with severity on her conduct.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading No sooner had Joseph left the room in the manner we have before related than the lady, enraged at her disappointment, began to reflect with severity on her conduct.

plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading No sooner had Joseph left the room in the manner we have before related than the lady, enraged at her disappointment, began to reflect with severity on her conduct.

in a state of progressive putrefaction

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading _Sayings of wise men.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather

From this reading No sooner had Joseph left the room in the manner we have before related than the lady, enraged at her disappointment, began to reflect with severity on her conduct.

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From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading No sooner had Joseph left the room in the manner we have before related than the lady, enraged at her disappointment, began to reflect with severity on her conduct.

a state or condition free from damage or decay

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

inspiring awe

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No sooner had Joseph left the room in the manner we have before related than the lady, enraged at her disappointment, began to reflect with severity on her conduct.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

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

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

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

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

precisely as stated

From this reading Another philosopher, whose name also at present escapes my memory, hath somewhere said, that resolutions taken in the absence of the beloved object are very apt to vanish in its presence; on both which wise sayings the following chapter may serve as a comment.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

belonging to which person

From this reading A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style._ It is the observation of some antient sage, whose name I have forgot, that passions operate differently on the human mind, as diseases on the body, in proportion to the strength or weakness, soundness or rottenness, of the one and the other.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We hope, therefore, a judicious reader will give himself some pains to observe, what we have so greatly laboured to describe, the different operations of this passion of love in the gentle and cultivated mind of the Lady Booby, from those which it effected in the less polished and coarser disposition of Mrs Slipslop.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading _Sayings of wise men.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No sooner had Joseph left the room in the manner we have before related than the lady, enraged at her disappointment, began to reflect with severity on her conduct.