Chapter III

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From this reading March 21, 1770.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading March 21, 1770.

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

From this reading “He, who cannot stem his anger’s tide, “Doth a wild horse without a bridle ride.”

-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

later than; following

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

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

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

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From this reading “He, who cannot stem his anger’s tide, “Doth a wild horse without a bridle ride.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

-ing form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

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

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

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From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading “He, who cannot stem his anger’s tide, “Doth a wild horse without a bridle ride.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

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From this reading “He, who cannot stem his anger’s tide, “Doth a wild horse without a bridle ride.”

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From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

dearly loved

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

be worthy or deserving

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

an old form of “does”

From this reading “He, who cannot stem his anger’s tide, “Doth a wild horse without a bridle ride.”

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

the organ of sight

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

in an attractively handsome manner

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

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

From this reading “He, who cannot stem his anger’s tide, “Doth a wild horse without a bridle ride.”

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

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

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

From this reading “He, who cannot stem his anger’s tide, “Doth a wild horse without a bridle ride.”

the state of being honored

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading “He, who cannot stem his anger’s tide, “Doth a wild horse without a bridle ride.”

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From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

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

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

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

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

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

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

and nothing more

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

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From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

immediately past

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading M----.

engage in

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

any unwholesome or desperate condition

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

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

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

march in a procession

From this reading March 21, 1770.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

plural of “maxim” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

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

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a form of address for a man

From this reading TO MR.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

many times at short intervals

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

and nothing more

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

deliver a sermon

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading “He, who cannot stem his anger’s tide, “Doth a wild horse without a bridle ride.”

a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

Identical; not different.

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

cut with a saw

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

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

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading “He, who cannot stem his anger’s tide, “Doth a wild horse without a bridle ride.”

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From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

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

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

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

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a branch of the Tai languages

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading “He, who cannot stem his anger’s tide, “Doth a wild horse without a bridle ride.”

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

From this reading TO MR.

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

plural of “tumbler” — a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

in truth; certainly

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

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

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

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

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

which person or people

From this reading “He, who cannot stem his anger’s tide, “Doth a wild horse without a bridle ride.”

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading “He, who cannot stem his anger’s tide, “Doth a wild horse without a bridle ride.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “He, who cannot stem his anger’s tide, “Doth a wild horse without a bridle ride.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading IT is, my dear M----, the same with the rest of our passions; we have Reason given us for our rudder--Religion is our sheet anchor--our fixed star Hope--Conscience our faithful monitor--and Happiness the grand reward.--We all in this manner can preach up trite maxims:--ask any jackass the way to happiness--and like me they will give vent to picked-up common-place sayings--but mark how they act--why just as you and I do--content with acknowledging a slight acquaintance with Wisdom, but ashamed of appearing to act under her sacred guidance.--You do me much more honour than I deserve, in wishing to correspond with me--the balance is entirely in your favour--but I fancy you were under the malady of your country, hypp’d for want of fresh air and exercise--so, sitting in a pensive attitude, with lack-lustre eye, and vacant countenance--the thought obtruded on your fancy to give Sancho a letter--and after a hard conflict ’twixt laziness and inclination--the deed was done.--I verily believe you commit errors--only for the sake of handsomely apologizing for them, as tumblers oft make slips to surprize beholders with their agility in recovering themselves.--I saw Mr. B-- last night--who by the way I like much--the Man I mean--and not the Genius (tho’ of the first rate) he chattered and laughed like a soul ignorant of evil.