Chapter CIX · Chapter 109

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From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

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From this reading 1817.

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From this reading "Venice, March 3.

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

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

in the past

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

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

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

without giving a name

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

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

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

the capital of the state of Maine

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

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

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

for the reason that

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

(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 "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

express strong disapproval of

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

divisible by two

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

give expression to

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

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

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

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

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

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

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

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

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

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

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

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

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

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

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

march in a procession

From this reading "Venice, March 3.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

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

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

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

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

not any; not one

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

a predisposition to like something

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

of or relating to or consisting of a quarter

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

carry out

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

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

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

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

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

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

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

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

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

From this reading "Venice, March 3.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

precisely as stated

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

(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 It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

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

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

which person or people

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It is, however, something more; it seems to me (as far as the subject of it may be permitted to judge) to be _very well_ written as a composition, and I think will do the journal no discredit, because even those who condemn its partiality must praise its generosity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

the words that are spoken

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'

produce a literary work

From this reading The temptations to take another and a less favourable view of the question have been so great and numerous, that, what with public opinion, politics, &c. he must be a gallant as well as a good man, who has ventured in that place, and at this time, to write such an article even anonymously.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading "In acknowledging the arrival of the article from the 'Quarterly[129],' which I received two days ago, I cannot express myself better than in the words of my sister Augusta, who (speaking of it) says, that it is written in a spirit 'of the most feeling and kind nature.'