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From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
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From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
AFFECTEDadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The AFFECTED, the REFINED, the NEOLOGICAL, OR NEW FASHIONABLE STYLE are at present too much in vogue at Paris.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In that country of mode, even language is subservient to fashion, which varies almost as often as their clothes.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am assured that you speak it well, but in that well there are gradations.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He, who in the provinces might be reckoned to speak correctly, would at Paris be looked upon as an ancient Gaul.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading He, who in the provinces might be reckoned to speak correctly, would at Paris be looked upon as an ancient Gaul.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He, who in the provinces might be reckoned to speak correctly, would at Paris be looked upon as an ancient Gaul.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading I am assured that you speak it well, but in that well there are gradations.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am assured that you speak it well, but in that well there are gradations.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading In that country of mode, even language is subservient to fashion, which varies almost as often as their clothes.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading He, who in the provinces might be reckoned to speak correctly, would at Paris be looked upon as an ancient Gaul.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In that country of mode, even language is subservient to fashion, which varies almost as often as their clothes.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading In that country of mode, even language is subservient to fashion, which varies almost as often as their clothes.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In that country of mode, even language is subservient to fashion, which varies almost as often as their clothes.
FASHIONABLEadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading The AFFECTED, the REFINED, the NEOLOGICAL, OR NEW FASHIONABLE STYLE are at present too much in vogue at Paris.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
FRIENDnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
GaulnounUS /ɡɔːl/
a person of French descent
From this reading He, who in the provinces might be reckoned to speak correctly, would at Paris be looked upon as an ancient Gaul.
gradationsnounUS /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “gradation” — relative position in a graded series
From this reading I am assured that you speak it well, but in that well there are gradations.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He, who in the provinces might be reckoned to speak correctly, would at Paris be looked upon as an ancient Gaul.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am assured that you speak it well, but in that well there are gradations.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He, who in the provinces might be reckoned to speak correctly, would at Paris be looked upon as an ancient Gaul.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He, who in the provinces might be reckoned to speak correctly, would at Paris be looked upon as an ancient Gaul.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In that country of mode, even language is subservient to fashion, which varies almost as often as their clothes.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The AFFECTED, the REFINED, the NEOLOGICAL, OR NEW FASHIONABLE STYLE are at present too much in vogue at Paris.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
NEOLOGICAL
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From this reading The AFFECTED, the REFINED, the NEOLOGICAL, OR NEW FASHIONABLE STYLE are at present too much in vogue at Paris.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The AFFECTED, the REFINED, the NEOLOGICAL, OR NEW FASHIONABLE STYLE are at present too much in vogue at Paris.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading In that country of mode, even language is subservient to fashion, which varies almost as often as their clothes.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
ORconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The AFFECTED, the REFINED, the NEOLOGICAL, OR NEW FASHIONABLE STYLE are at present too much in vogue at Paris.
orthographynounUS /ɔːrˈθɑːɡrəfi/
a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading He, who in the provinces might be reckoned to speak correctly, would at Paris be looked upon as an ancient Gaul.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
possessverbUS /pəˈzes/
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The AFFECTED, the REFINED, the NEOLOGICAL, OR NEW FASHIONABLE STYLE are at present too much in vogue at Paris.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He, who in the provinces might be reckoned to speak correctly, would at Paris be looked upon as an ancient Gaul.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He, who in the provinces might be reckoned to speak correctly, would at Paris be looked upon as an ancient Gaul.
REFINEDadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading The AFFECTED, the REFINED, the NEOLOGICAL, OR NEW FASHIONABLE STYLE are at present too much in vogue at Paris.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading I am assured that you speak it well, but in that well there are gradations.
STYLEnounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The AFFECTED, the REFINED, the NEOLOGICAL, OR NEW FASHIONABLE STYLE are at present too much in vogue at Paris.
subservientadjectiveUS /səbˈsɜːrviənt/
compliant and obedient to authority
From this reading In that country of mode, even language is subservient to fashion, which varies almost as often as their clothes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In that country of mode, even language is subservient to fashion, which varies almost as often as their clothes.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I am assured that you speak it well, but in that well there are gradations.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The AFFECTED, the REFINED, the NEOLOGICAL, OR NEW FASHIONABLE STYLE are at present too much in vogue at Paris.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He, who in the provinces might be reckoned to speak correctly, would at Paris be looked upon as an ancient Gaul.
variesverbUS /ˈveriz/
third-person singular of “vary” — become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading In that country of mode, even language is subservient to fashion, which varies almost as often as their clothes.
voguenounUS /voʊɡ/
the popular taste at a given time
From this reading The AFFECTED, the REFINED, the NEOLOGICAL, OR NEW FASHIONABLE STYLE are at present too much in vogue at Paris.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 I am assured that you speak it well, but in that well there are gradations.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He, who in the provinces might be reckoned to speak correctly, would at Paris be looked upon as an ancient Gaul.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He, who in the provinces might be reckoned to speak correctly, would at Paris be looked upon as an ancient Gaul.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading LONDON, December 24, 1750 DEAR FRIEND: At length you are become a Parisian, and consequently must be addressed in French; you will also answer me in the same language, that I may be able to judge of the degree in which you possess the elegance, the delicacy, and the orthography of that language which is, in a manner, become the universal one of Europe.
