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From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
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From this reading [Footnote 2: Mme. Piozzi, the Mrs. Thrale of Boswell's "Life of Johnson."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
abateverbUS /əˈbeɪt/
make less active or intense
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Thrale was a brewer, the founder of the great firm now known as Barclay and Perkins.
Anspach
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From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Thrale was a brewer, the founder of the great firm now known as Barclay and Perkins.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
Barclay
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From this reading Mr. Thrale was a brewer, the founder of the great firm now known as Barclay and Perkins.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
BerkeleynounUS /ˈbɜːrkli/
Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
Boswell's
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From this reading [Footnote 2: Mme. Piozzi, the Mrs. Thrale of Boswell's "Life of Johnson."
brewernounUS /ˈbruːər/
someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water
From this reading Mr. Thrale was a brewer, the founder of the great firm now known as Barclay and Perkins.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
condemningadjectiveUS /kənˈdemɪŋ/
containing or imposing condemnation or censure
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
CravenadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪvən/
lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
disgracefuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading She was many years younger than he; and, after his death, she married Signor Piozzi, a professional musician of eminence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Mr. Thrale was a brewer, the founder of the great firm now known as Barclay and Perkins.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
foundernounUS /ˈfaʊndər/
inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading Mr. Thrale was a brewer, the founder of the great firm now known as Barclay and Perkins.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mr. Thrale was a brewer, the founder of the great firm now known as Barclay and Perkins.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was many years younger than he; and, after his death, she married Signor Piozzi, a professional musician of eminence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading [Footnote 2: Mme. Piozzi, the Mrs. Thrale of Boswell's "Life of Johnson."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Mr. Thrale was a brewer, the founder of the great firm now known as Barclay and Perkins.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She was many years younger than he; and, after his death, she married Signor Piozzi, a professional musician of eminence.
MargravenounUS /ˈmɑːrɡreɪv/
the military governor of a frontier province in medieval Germany
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
joined in matrimony
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
Mme
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From this reading [Footnote 2: Mme. Piozzi, the Mrs. Thrale of Boswell's "Life of Johnson."
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Thrale was a brewer, the founder of the great firm now known as Barclay and Perkins.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading [Footnote 2: Mme. Piozzi, the Mrs. Thrale of Boswell's "Life of Johnson."
musiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading She was many years younger than he; and, after his death, she married Signor Piozzi, a professional musician of eminence.
mésalliance
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From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mr. Thrale was a brewer, the founder of the great firm now known as Barclay and Perkins.
née
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From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
Perkins
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From this reading Mr. Thrale was a brewer, the founder of the great firm now known as Barclay and Perkins.
Piozzi
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From this reading [Footnote 2: Mme. Piozzi, the Mrs. Thrale of Boswell's "Life of Johnson."
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading She was many years younger than he; and, after his death, she married Signor Piozzi, a professional musician of eminence.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading She was many years younger than he; and, after his death, she married Signor Piozzi, a professional musician of eminence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
Streatham
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From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was many years younger than he; and, after his death, she married Signor Piozzi, a professional musician of eminence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
Thrale
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From this reading [Footnote 2: Mme. Piozzi, the Mrs. Thrale of Boswell's "Life of Johnson."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
precisely as stated
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Thrale was a brewer, the founder of the great firm now known as Barclay and Perkins.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
at the time that
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 1: Lady Craven, _née_ Berkeley, had given abundant cause for scandal during her husband's life, which did not abate when, a month after his death, she married the Margrave of Anspach.]
which person or people
From this reading Johnson, who had been an habitual guest of her husband and her at their villa at Streatham, set the fashion of condemning this second marriage as a disgraceful _mésalliance_; but it is not very easy to see in what respect it was so.
a late time of life
From this reading She was many years younger than he; and, after his death, she married Signor Piozzi, a professional musician of eminence.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading She was many years younger than he; and, after his death, she married Signor Piozzi, a professional musician of eminence.
