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Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, an African To Which Are Prefixed

Chapter XXII

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TO MRS.
I----.
Charles Street, Jan.
22, 1779.
DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, an African To Which Are Prefixed

Chapter XXII

Chapter 22 of Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, an African To Which Are Prefixed is here in full — 26 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/5 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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TO MRS.
/tuː ˈmɪsɪz/
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I----.
/aɪ/
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Charles Street, Jan.
/tʃɑːrlz striːt dʒæn/
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22, 1779.
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DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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alacrity noun US /əˈlækrəti/

liveliness and eagerness

From this reading “DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.”

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civil adjective US /ˈsɪvəl/

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading “DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
correspond verb US /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading “DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.”

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dispute verb US /dɪsˈpjuːt/

take exception to

From this reading “DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
goodness noun US /ˈɡʊdnəs/

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading “DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.”

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Jan noun US /dʒæn/

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading “Charles Street, Jan.”

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offices noun US /ˈɔːfəsəz/

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading “DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.”

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rank noun US /ræŋk/

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading “DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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DEAR MADAM adjective + noun

In this reading “DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.”

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correspond with verb + particle

In this reading “DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.”

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good friend adjective + noun

In this reading “DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.”

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1779

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From this reading 22, 1779.

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From this reading 22, 1779.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
alacritynounUS /əˈlækrəti/

liveliness and eagerness

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/

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

From this reading Charles Street, Jan.

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civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
correspondverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Cymon

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From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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daredverbUS /derd/

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/

take exception to

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
good-naturedadjective

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
goodnessnounUS /ˈɡʊdnəs/

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
herspronounUS /hərz/

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I----.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
JannounUS /dʒæn/

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Charles Street, Jan.

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likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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MADAMnounUS /ˈmædəm/

a woman of refinement

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading TO MRS.

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MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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nnounUS /en/

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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QnounUS /kjuː/

the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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ranknounUS /ræŋk/

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/

possessing material wealth

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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StreetnounUS /striːt/

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

From this reading Charles Street, Jan.

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sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading TO MRS.

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wifenounUS /waɪf/

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading DEAR MADAM, MY wife wishes to see Cymon--and my wishes (like a civil husband) perfectly correspond with hers.--I had rather be obliged to you than any good friend I have;--for I think you have an alacrity in doing good-natured offices--and so I would tell the Q----n if she dared dispute it: you are not so great indeed--but I am sure you are as good--and I believe her to be as rich in goodness as she is high in rank.

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