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From this reading March 11, 1779.
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From this reading March 11, 1779.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
arrogancenounUS /ˈerəɡəns/
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
cloaths
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From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
approval
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
distressfuladjective
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
felicitynounUS /fɪˈlɪsəti/
pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
foiblesnounUS /ˈfɔɪbəlz/
plural of “foible” — a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
inexpressibleadjective
defying expression
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
march in a procession
From this reading March 11, 1779.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
a form of address for a man
From this reading TO MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
not any; not one
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading S----.
Sancho
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From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
except for; apart from
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
express in words
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
sympathizingverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
carry out
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
tenderer
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From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO MR.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
precisely as stated
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Nature never formed a tenderer heart--take her for all in all--the mother--wife--friend--she does credit to her sex--she has the rare felicity of possessing true virtue without arrogance--softness without weakness--and dignity without pride:--she is ----’s full sister, without his foibles--and, to my inexpressible happiness, she is my wife, and truly best part, without a single tinge of my defects--Poor Kitty! happy Kitty I should say, drew her rich prize early--wish her joy! and joy to Mortimer!
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading DEAR FRIEND, I RECEIVED yours about three hours since.--I give you due credit for your sympathizing feelings on our recent very distressful situation--for thirty nights (save two) Mrs. Sancho had no cloaths off;--but you know the woman.
