10th
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From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
13th
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From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
1759
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From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
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From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
admitsverbUS /ədˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Thank God, the disappointment that you so pathetically groan under, is not a calamity which admits of no consolation.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
amountsnounUS /əˈmaʊnts/
plural of “amount” — a quantity of money
From this reading Let us simplify it, and see what it amounts to.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You are pleased with the expectation of coming here next month, to see those who would have been pleased with seeing you.
befallverbUS /bɪˈfɔːl/
become of; happen to
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Thank God, the disappointment that you so pathetically groan under, is not a calamity which admits of no consolation.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading You are pleased with the expectation of coming here next month, to see those who would have been pleased with seeing you.
consideringverbUS /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
considersverbUS /kənˈsɪdərz/
third-person singular of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Thank God, the disappointment that you so pathetically groan under, is not a calamity which admits of no consolation.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Thank God, the disappointment that you so pathetically groan under, is not a calamity which admits of no consolation.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading You are pleased with the expectation of coming here next month, to see those who would have been pleased with seeing you.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
FRIENDnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
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 Thank God, the disappointment that you so pathetically groan under, is not a calamity which admits of no consolation.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Thank God, the disappointment that you so pathetically groan under, is not a calamity which admits of no consolation.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading You are pleased with the expectation of coming here next month, to see those who would have been pleased with seeing you.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
illsnounUS /ɪlz/
plural of “ill” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Let us simplify it, and see what it amounts to.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us simplify it, and see what it amounts to.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
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, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading You are pleased with the expectation of coming here next month, to see those who would have been pleased with seeing you.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading You are pleased with the expectation of coming here next month, to see those who would have been pleased with seeing you.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Thank God, the disappointment that you so pathetically groan under, is not a calamity which admits of no consolation.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thank God, the disappointment that you so pathetically groan under, is not a calamity which admits of no consolation.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
patheticallyadverbUS /pəˈθetɪkəli/
in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
From this reading Thank God, the disappointment that you so pathetically groan under, is not a calamity which admits of no consolation.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading You are pleased with the expectation of coming here next month, to see those who would have been pleased with seeing you.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Let us simplify it, and see what it amounts to.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading You are pleased with the expectation of coming here next month, to see those who would have been pleased with seeing you.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
simplifyverbUS /ˈsɪmpləfaɪ/
make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
From this reading Let us simplify it, and see what it amounts to.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thank God, the disappointment that you so pathetically groan under, is not a calamity which admits of no consolation.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
StoicnounUS /ˈstoʊɪk/
a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
ThankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Thank God, the disappointment that you so pathetically groan under, is not a calamity which admits of no consolation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading You are pleased with the expectation of coming here next month, to see those who would have been pleased with seeing you.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us simplify it, and see what it amounts to.
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 LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Let us simplify it, and see what it amounts to.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thank God, the disappointment that you so pathetically groan under, is not a calamity which admits of no consolation.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading You are pleased with the expectation of coming here next month, to see those who would have been pleased with seeing you.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading You are pleased with the expectation of coming here next month, to see those who would have been pleased with seeing you.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You are pleased with the expectation of coming here next month, to see those who would have been pleased with seeing you.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading I have strictly observed that rule for many years, and have found by experience that some comfort is to be extracted, under most moral ills, by considering them in every light, instead of dwelling, as people are too apt to do, upon the gloomy side of the object.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading LONDON, April 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: I have received your two letters of the 10th and 13th, by the last mail; and I will begin my answer to them, by observing to you that a wise man, without being a Stoic, considers, in all misfortunes that befall him, their best as well as their worst side; and everything has a better and a worse side.
