Chapter XVII

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From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

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From this reading May 14, 1778.

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From this reading May 14, 1778.

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

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

be compatible or in accordance with

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

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From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

in addition

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

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

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

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

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

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

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

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

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

for the reason that

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

the two together, not just one

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading TO MISS C----.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

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From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

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

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

bestow a quality on

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

a state of mental disturbance and disorientation

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

a conversation between two persons

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

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

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

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From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

hunting ducks

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

leave one's country of residence for a new one

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

give expression to

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

excessive or insincere praise

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

your parents

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

without good sense or judgment

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

obtain

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

plural of “genius” — someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

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From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

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

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

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

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

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

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

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

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

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

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

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

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

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

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

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

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

and nothing more

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

immediately past

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

go away from a place

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

in a literal sense

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading May 14, 1778.

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

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading TO MISS C----.

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

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

used to form the superlative

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

a form of address for a man

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

information about recent and important events

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

not any; not one

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

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From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

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

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

by chance

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

plural of “period” — an amount of time

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

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From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

deteriorate in health

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

plural of “saw” — a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

express in words

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

ride on a plank

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

plural of “shark” — any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

with sweetening added

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

express in words

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

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

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

in or at that place or location

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

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

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

being seven more than thirty

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

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

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

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

From this reading TO MISS C----.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

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

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

precisely as stated

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

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

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

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

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

which person or people

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

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

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

plural of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

produce a literary work

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Tell Miss A----s, one of us will come to see her--perhaps.--I have received a kind letter from my good friend the doctor--and one also for the surgeon to the guards, dated New York, June 12:--he thinks the commissioners might have saved themselves the trouble, as they are like to come back just as wise as they went.--The Panton-Street good folks are well, for what I know--not having seen them since I last had the honor of addressing Mrs. C----.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading WHAT terms shall I find to express my gratitude to the obliging, the friendly Miss C----, for the pleasure we enjoyed from the contents of the best letter that has been wrote this good year?--You, who delight to please, will also feel high satisfaction in knowing you have succeeded.--We hope the change of weather has had no ill effect upon our friend--and that she will adhere to her promise in remembering how ill she has been--and that it is too probable any cold got by over-exertion or fatigue may occasion a relapse.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading We have had much thunder and rain this morning--and, if old saws say true, we are to expect a continuance of about thirty-seven days good ducking weather;--we will leave it to the all-wise Disposer of events, with this comfortable reflection--that whatever he wills--is best.--We are happy to hear such an account of the ----; she especially, as very likely a good course of fatigue, sweetened with gain, may contribute as much to her health as her pleasure, and re-establish her perfectly.--We have nothing stirring in the news way, or any other way:--the town is literally empty, saving a few sharks of both sexes, who are too poor to emigrate to the camps or watering-places, and so are forced to prey upon one another in town.--I protest, it is to me the most difficult of things to write to one of your female geniuses;--there is a certain degree of cleverality (if I may so call it), an easy kind of derangement of periods, a gentleman-like--fashionable--careless--seesaw of dialogue--which I know no more of than you do of cruelty.--I write as I think--foolishly--and you write well--why?--because you think well.--So much for praise--compliment--flattery, &c.--My respects attend Mr. B---- and Mrs. S---- and Mrs. ----.