Chapter XXXVII

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From this reading July 5, 1780.

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From this reading July 5, 1780.

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

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

a farewell remark

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

(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 DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am ever yours, Dear Sir, to command, I. SANCHO.

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

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

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

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

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

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

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

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

third-person singular of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

the two together, not just one

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading I am ever yours, Dear Sir, to command, I. SANCHO.

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

dearly loved

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

third-person singular of “engender” — call forth

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

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, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

at any time

From this reading I am ever yours, Dear Sir, to command, I. SANCHO.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

a man of refinement

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

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

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

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

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

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

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

the state of being honored

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

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

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

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

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

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

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

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.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading July 5, 1780.

catch fire

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

a position of inferior status; low in station or rank or fortune or estimation

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

engage in

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

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

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

used to form the superlative

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

a form of address for a man

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

past form of “muster” — gather or bring together

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

information about recent and important events

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

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

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

express discontent

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

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

From this reading TO J---- S----, ESQ.

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From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

express in words

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

write carelessly

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

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

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

term of address for a man

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

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

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

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

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

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

From this reading TO J---- S----, ESQ.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

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

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

not feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

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

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

during the time that

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

which person or people

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

belonging to which person

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.

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

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading DEAR SIR, I RECEIVED yours this morning from the hands of a gentleman, who would not stay to be thanked for the invaluable letter he brought me.--You truly say, that cold lowness of spirits engenders melancholy thoughts; for my part, I should be a most ungrateful being to repine--for I have known good health--and even now, though not well, far from being ill, and have the friendship of Mr. S----, and one or two more who do honour to human nature.--But the purpose of this scrawl is to confirm to you a piece of good news this day arrived--which is, that both the Carolinas, and best part of Virginia, are all come in to their allegiance.--The back settlers have rose, and mustered the reluctant:--thus the three richest and strongest provinces are now in the King’s peace--for which, God make us thankful.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading Adieu, dear Sir.--Mrs. Sancho (whose eyes kindle with pleasure while she speaks) begs to be joined with me in the most respectful manner to Mrs. S---- and yourself--hope Mrs. S---- is quite as well as you can wish her.