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From this reading 4, 1778.
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From this reading 4, 1778.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Whatever--is--is right--the world, ’tis true, “Was made for Cæsar--and for Billy too.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
beginningsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz/
plural of “beginning” — the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
bellynounUS /ˈbeli/
the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading “Whatever--is--is right--the world, ’tis true, “Was made for Cæsar--and for Billy too.”
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
cloath
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From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
Cæsar
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From this reading “Whatever--is--is right--the world, ’tis true, “Was made for Cæsar--and for Billy too.”
the first light of day
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
endingsnounUS /ˈendɪŋz/
plural of “ending” — the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Whatever--is--is right--the world, ’tis true, “Was made for Cæsar--and for Billy too.”
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
depressingly dark
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Whatever--is--is right--the world, ’tis true, “Was made for Cæsar--and for Billy too.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
and nothing more
From this reading S----, Yours just received, Thursday, Oct.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Whatever--is--is right--the world, ’tis true, “Was made for Cæsar--and for Billy too.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
mitenounUS /maɪt/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
a particular point in time
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
used to form the superlative
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
a form of address for a man
From this reading TO MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
not one and not the other of two
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
not any; not one
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
OctnounUS /ɔːkt/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading S----, Yours just received, Thursday, Oct.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
and nothing more
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
poxnounUS /pɑːks/
a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
rascallyadjective
playful in an appealingly bold way
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
get something; come into possession of
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading S----, Yours just received, Thursday, Oct.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Whatever--is--is right--the world, ’tis true, “Was made for Cæsar--and for Billy too.”
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading S----, Yours just received, Thursday, Oct.
cut with a saw
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
express in words
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
carry out
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
that's
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From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Whatever--is--is right--the world, ’tis true, “Was made for Cæsar--and for Billy too.”
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
propel through the air
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading S----, Yours just received, Thursday, Oct.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading “Whatever--is--is right--the world, ’tis true, “Was made for Cæsar--and for Billy too.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO MR.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Whatever--is--is right--the world, ’tis true, “Was made for Cæsar--and for Billy too.”
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “Whatever--is--is right--the world, ’tis true, “Was made for Cæsar--and for Billy too.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
the act of using
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Whatever--is--is right--the world, ’tis true, “Was made for Cæsar--and for Billy too.”
(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 POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading “Whatever--is--is right--the world, ’tis true, “Was made for Cæsar--and for Billy too.”
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
in the company of; together with
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “Whatever--is--is right--the world, ’tis true, “Was made for Cæsar--and for Billy too.”
the least favorable outcome
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
would'st
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From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
the act of creating written works
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading POVERTY and Genius were coupled by the wisdom of Providence, for wise and good ends no doubt--but that’s a mystery.--I feel for and pity you.--A pox upon pity and feelings--say I, they neither fill the belly, nor cloath the body--neither will they find lodging or procure an inside birth in a rascally stage--Thee and I too well know all this--but as I am at this present moment, thank fortune! not quite worth ten shillings, pity--cursed foolish pity--is, with as silly wishes, all I have to comfort you with.--Were I to throw out my whole thoughts upon paper, it would take a day’s writing, and thou would’st be a fool to read it--one dawn of hope I enjoy from the old saw--that “gloomy beginnings are for the most part blessed with bright endings:”--may it be so with you, my friend!--at the worst, you can only face about--and your lodgings and old friends will cordially receive you--for my part, I have use for every mite of my philosophy--my state at present is that of suspense--God’s will be done!
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading S----, Yours just received, Thursday, Oct.
