1814
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From this reading 1814.
28
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From this reading "February 28.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There is a youngster, and a clever one, named Reynolds, who has just published a poem called 'Safie,' published by Cawthorne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "There is a youngster, and a clever one, named Reynolds, who has just published a poem called 'Safie,' published by Cawthorne.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
make certain of
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
for the reason that
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "There is a youngster, and a clever one, named Reynolds, who has just published a poem called 'Safie,' published by Cawthorne.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "There is a youngster, and a clever one, named Reynolds, who has just published a poem called 'Safie,' published by Cawthorne.
cannot
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From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
Cawthorne
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From this reading "There is a youngster, and a clever one, named Reynolds, who has just published a poem called 'Safie,' published by Cawthorne.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading "There is a youngster, and a clever one, named Reynolds, who has just published a poem called 'Safie,' published by Cawthorne.
dissectionnounUS /daɪˈsekʃən/
cutting so as to separate into pieces
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
entreated
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From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading "February 28.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
in a gradual manner
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is a youngster, and a clever one, named Reynolds, who has just published a poem called 'Safie,' published by Cawthorne.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is a youngster, and a clever one, named Reynolds, who has just published a poem called 'Safie,' published by Cawthorne.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
and nothing more
From this reading "There is a youngster, and a clever one, named Reynolds, who has just published a poem called 'Safie,' published by Cawthorne.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "There is a youngster, and a clever one, named Reynolds, who has just published a poem called 'Safie,' published by Cawthorne.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "There is a youngster, and a clever one, named Reynolds, who has just published a poem called 'Safie,' published by Cawthorne.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading "There is a youngster, and a clever one, named Reynolds, who has just published a poem called 'Safie,' published by Cawthorne.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading "There is a youngster, and a clever one, named Reynolds, who has just published a poem called 'Safie,' published by Cawthorne.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
ReviewersnounUS /riˈvjuːərz/
plural of “reviewer” — someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
ReynoldsnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading "There is a youngster, and a clever one, named Reynolds, who has just published a poem called 'Safie,' published by Cawthorne.
Safie
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From this reading "There is a youngster, and a clever one, named Reynolds, who has just published a poem called 'Safie,' published by Cawthorne.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
carry out
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is a youngster, and a clever one, named Reynolds, who has just published a poem called 'Safie,' published by Cawthorne.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
untowardadjectiveUS /əntuːˈɔːrd/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
which person or people
From this reading "There is a youngster, and a clever one, named Reynolds, who has just published a poem called 'Safie,' published by Cawthorne.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading _I_ cannot, because it is inscribed to me; but I assure you this is not my motive for wishing him to be tenderly entreated, but because I know the misery at his time of life, of untoward remarks upon first appearance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He is in the most natural and fearful apprehension of the Reviewers; and as you and I both know by experience the effect of such things upon a _young_ mind, I wish you would take his production into dissection, and do it _gently_.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading "There is a youngster, and a clever one, named Reynolds, who has just published a poem called 'Safie,' published by Cawthorne.
