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From this reading Charles Street, June 16, 1779.
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From this reading Charles Street, June 16, 1779.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Mrs. Sancho’s eyes betray her feelings--she bids me think for her--which I do most sincerely, and for myself, I. SANCHO.
bidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Mrs. Sancho’s eyes betray her feelings--she bids me think for her--which I do most sincerely, and for myself, I. SANCHO.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles Street, June 16, 1779.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
common-will
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From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
deservingadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading Sir, I will enjoy your goodness with a glad heart--and every deserving soul I meet with shall share a glass with me, and join in drinking the generous donor’s health.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mrs. Sancho’s eyes betray her feelings--she bids me think for her--which I do most sincerely, and for myself, I. SANCHO.
donor'snounUS /ˈdoʊnərz/
possessive form of “donor” — person who makes a gift of property
From this reading Sir, I will enjoy your goodness with a glad heart--and every deserving soul I meet with shall share a glass with me, and join in drinking the generous donor’s health.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Sir, I will enjoy your goodness with a glad heart--and every deserving soul I meet with shall share a glass with me, and join in drinking the generous donor’s health.
effusions
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From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Sir, I will enjoy your goodness with a glad heart--and every deserving soul I meet with shall share a glass with me, and join in drinking the generous donor’s health.
ESQnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading TO J---- S----, ESQ.
divisible by two
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
at any time
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Sir, I will enjoy your goodness with a glad heart--and every deserving soul I meet with shall share a glass with me, and join in drinking the generous donor’s health.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mrs. Sancho’s eyes betray her feelings--she bids me think for her--which I do most sincerely, and for myself, I. SANCHO.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Mrs. Sancho’s eyes betray her feelings--she bids me think for her--which I do most sincerely, and for myself, I. SANCHO.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Sancho’s eyes betray her feelings--she bids me think for her--which I do most sincerely, and for myself, I. SANCHO.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Sir, I will enjoy your goodness with a glad heart--and every deserving soul I meet with shall share a glass with me, and join in drinking the generous donor’s health.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Sir, I will enjoy your goodness with a glad heart--and every deserving soul I meet with shall share a glass with me, and join in drinking the generous donor’s health.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Sir, I will enjoy your goodness with a glad heart--and every deserving soul I meet with shall share a glass with me, and join in drinking the generous donor’s health.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading Sir, I will enjoy your goodness with a glad heart--and every deserving soul I meet with shall share a glass with me, and join in drinking the generous donor’s health.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Sir, I will enjoy your goodness with a glad heart--and every deserving soul I meet with shall share a glass with me, and join in drinking the generous donor’s health.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Sancho’s eyes betray her feelings--she bids me think for her--which I do most sincerely, and for myself, I. SANCHO.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading TO J---- S----, ESQ.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Sir, I will enjoy your goodness with a glad heart--and every deserving soul I meet with shall share a glass with me, and join in drinking the generous donor’s health.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Charles Street, June 16, 1779.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
come together
From this reading Sir, I will enjoy your goodness with a glad heart--and every deserving soul I meet with shall share a glass with me, and join in drinking the generous donor’s health.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mrs. Sancho’s eyes betray her feelings--she bids me think for her--which I do most sincerely, and for myself, I. SANCHO.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Sancho’s eyes betray her feelings--she bids me think for her--which I do most sincerely, and for myself, I. SANCHO.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Mrs. Sancho’s eyes betray her feelings--she bids me think for her--which I do most sincerely, and for myself, I. SANCHO.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading TO J---- S----, ESQ.
SANCHO
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From this reading Mrs. Sancho’s eyes betray her feelings--she bids me think for her--which I do most sincerely, and for myself, I. SANCHO.
Sancho's
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From this reading Mrs. Sancho’s eyes betray her feelings--she bids me think for her--which I do most sincerely, and for myself, I. SANCHO.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Sir, I will enjoy your goodness with a glad heart--and every deserving soul I meet with shall share a glass with me, and join in drinking the generous donor’s health.
have in common
From this reading Sir, I will enjoy your goodness with a glad heart--and every deserving soul I meet with shall share a glass with me, and join in drinking the generous donor’s health.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Sancho’s eyes betray her feelings--she bids me think for her--which I do most sincerely, and for myself, I. SANCHO.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading Mrs. Sancho’s eyes betray her feelings--she bids me think for her--which I do most sincerely, and for myself, I. SANCHO.
term of address for a man
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Sir, I will enjoy your goodness with a glad heart--and every deserving soul I meet with shall share a glass with me, and join in drinking the generous donor’s health.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Charles Street, June 16, 1779.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Mrs. Sancho’s eyes betray her feelings--she bids me think for her--which I do most sincerely, and for myself, I. SANCHO.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
up to a particular time
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO J---- S----, ESQ.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
urbanitynoun
polished courtesy; elegance of manner
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Sancho’s eyes betray her feelings--she bids me think for her--which I do most sincerely, and for myself, I. SANCHO.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Sir, I will enjoy your goodness with a glad heart--and every deserving soul I meet with shall share a glass with me, and join in drinking the generous donor’s health.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir, I will enjoy your goodness with a glad heart--and every deserving soul I meet with shall share a glass with me, and join in drinking the generous donor’s health.
the act of creating written works
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Sir, I will enjoy your goodness with a glad heart--and every deserving soul I meet with shall share a glass with me, and join in drinking the generous donor’s health.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading DEAR SIR, IN truth, I was never more puzzled in my life than at this present writing--the acts of common kindness, or the effusions of mere common-will, I should know what to reply to--but, by my conscience, you act upon so grand a scale of urbanity, that a man should possess a mind as noble, and a heart as ample, as yourself! before he attempts even to be grateful upon paper.--You have made me richer than ever I was in my life--till this day I thought a bottle of good wine a large possession.
