Chapter XXI

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From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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From this reading 29, 1778.

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From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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From this reading 29, 1778.

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

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

later than; following

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

Having no one else present.

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

a woman benefactor

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

a state of extreme happiness

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Charles Street, Nov.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

dearly loved

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

a revue with elaborate costuming

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

yet to be or coming

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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 DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

destroyed or killed

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

an established custom

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

in a joyous manner

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

an occurrence of something

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

and nothing more

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

something that is lost

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

a form of address for a man

From this reading TO MR.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

not any; not one

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

impressive in appearance

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading Charles Street, Nov.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

bring forth or yield

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

past form of “purge” — oust politically

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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

From this reading S----.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

have in common

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

be standing; be upright

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

comparative of “steady” — not subject to change or variation especially in behavior

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Charles Street, Nov.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

express in words

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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

From this reading TO MR.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

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

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

which person or people

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

a late time of life

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

but in spite of that

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading DEAR S----, YOURS, dated from Madrass, came safe to hand.--I need not tell you that your account pleased me--and the style of your letter indicated a mind purged from its follies, and a better habit of thinking, which I trust happily preceded a steadier course of action.--I know not whether or not Providence may not, in your instance, produce much good out of evil.--I flatter myself you will yet recover, and stand the firmer in your future life, from the reflection (bitter as it is) of your former.--I have no doubt but you received my letter charged with the heavy loss of your great, your noble, friendly benefactress and patroness, the good Dutchess of Q----y: she entered into bliss, July 17, 1777, just two days after you sailed from Portsmouth.--I have now to inform you, that his Grace followed her October 21st this year; just fifteen months after his good Dutchess, full of years and honors: he is gone to join his Dutchess, and share in the rewards of a righteous God, who alone knew their merits, and alone could reward them.