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Letters to His Son, 1759-65 On the Fine Art
Letters to His Son, 1759-65 On the Fine Art

Chapter X · Chapter 10

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BATH, November 21, 1761.
MY DEAR FRIEND: I have this moment received your letter of the 19th.
If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.
The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.
The case of the late Lord Wilmington was, I fancy, remembered.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Letters to His Son, 1759-65 On the Fine Art

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of Letters to His Son, 1759-65 On the Fine Art is here in full — 11 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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BATH, November 21, 1761.
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MY DEAR FRIEND: I have this moment received your letter of the 19th.
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If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.
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The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.
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The case of the late Lord Wilmington was, I fancy, remembered.
/ðə keɪs ʌv ðə leɪt lɔːrd ˈwɪlmɪŋtən wɑːz aɪ ˈfænsi rɪˈmembərd/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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alterations noun US /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading “If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.”

authorized adjective US /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/

endowed with authority

From this reading “The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.”

endeavor noun US /ɪnˈdevər/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading “If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.”

nick verb US /nɪk/

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading “If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.”

precedent noun US /ˈpresɪdənt/

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

From this reading “The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.”

rectum noun US /ˈrektəm/

the terminal section of the alimentary canal; from the sigmoid flexure to the anus

From this reading “If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.”

ultra adjective US /ˈʌltrə/

(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm

From this reading “If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.”

Wilmington noun US /ˈwɪlmɪŋtən/

a town in southeastern North Carolina on the Cape Fear River

From this reading “The case of the late Lord Wilmington was, I fancy, remembered.”

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1761

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From this reading BATH, November 21, 1761.

19th

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From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I have this moment received your letter of the 19th.

21

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From this reading BATH, November 21, 1761.

abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/

treat badly

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

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 If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

authorizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/

endowed with authority

From this reading The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.

BATHnounUS /bæθ/

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading BATH, November 21, 1761.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.

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 If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

boundsnounUS /baʊndz/

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

casenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

From this reading The case of the late Lord Wilmington was, I fancy, remembered.

certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/

the state of being certain

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

citrave

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From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

consistere

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From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I have this moment received your letter of the 19th.

drinkingnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.

fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/

something many people believe that is false

From this reading The case of the late Lord Wilmington was, I fancy, remembered.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

FRIENDnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I have this moment received your letter of the 19th.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.

greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I have this moment received your letter of the 19th.

humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I have this moment received your letter of the 19th.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

jointurenoun

(law) an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower

From this reading The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/

large or big relative to something else

From this reading The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.

lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The case of the late Lord Wilmington was, I fancy, remembered.

letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I have this moment received your letter of the 19th.

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The case of the late Lord Wilmington was, I fancy, remembered.

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I have this moment received your letter of the 19th.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I have this moment received your letter of the 19th.

nequit

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From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

nickverbUS /nɪk/

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading BATH, November 21, 1761.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

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

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I have this moment received your letter of the 19th.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

precedentnounUS /ˈpresɪdənt/

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

From this reading The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.

profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/

possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.

quos

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From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

REASONSnounUS /ˈriːzənz/

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I have this moment received your letter of the 19th.

rectumnounUS /ˈrektəm/

the terminal section of the alimentary canal; from the sigmoid flexure to the anus

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The case of the late Lord Wilmington was, I fancy, remembered.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

sixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

SOMEadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I have this moment received your letter of the 19th.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I have this moment received your letter of the 19th.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

ultraadjectiveUS /ˈʌltrə/

(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The case of the late Lord Wilmington was, I fancy, remembered.

watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

WilmingtonnounUS /ˈwɪlmɪŋtən/

a town in southeastern North Carolina on the Cape Fear River

From this reading The case of the late Lord Wilmington was, I fancy, remembered.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading If I find any alterations by drinking these waters, now six days, it is rather for the better; but, in six days more, I think I shall find with more certainty what humor they are in with me; if kind, I will profit of, but not abuse their kindness; all things have their bounds, 'quos ultra citrave nequit consistere rectum'; and I will endeavor to nick that point.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading The Queen's jointure is larger than, from SOME REASONS, I expected it would be, though not greater than the very last precedent authorized.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND: I have this moment received your letter of the 19th.

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