used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If you mean to say that, had he been a wealthy man, I would have joined in this Journal, I answer in the negative.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading "I have always treated him, in our personal intercourse, with such scrupulous delicacy, that I have forborne intruding advice which I thought might be disagreeable, lest he should impute it to what is called 'taking advantage of a man's situation.'
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading "I have always treated him, in our personal intercourse, with such scrupulous delicacy, that I have forborne intruding advice which I thought might be disagreeable, lest he should impute it to what is called 'taking advantage of a man's situation.'
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
(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 * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I have always treated him, in our personal intercourse, with such scrupulous delicacy, that I have forborne intruding advice which I thought might be disagreeable, lest he should impute it to what is called 'taking advantage of a man's situation.'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
react verbally
From this reading If you mean to say that, had he been a wealthy man, I would have joined in this Journal, I answer in the negative.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I have always treated him, in our personal intercourse, with such scrupulous delicacy, that I have forborne intruding advice which I thought might be disagreeable, lest he should impute it to what is called 'taking advantage of a man's situation.'
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
contributionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/
plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading "I have always treated him, in our personal intercourse, with such scrupulous delicacy, that I have forborne intruding advice which I thought might be disagreeable, lest he should impute it to what is called 'taking advantage of a man's situation.'
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading "I have always treated him, in our personal intercourse, with such scrupulous delicacy, that I have forborne intruding advice which I thought might be disagreeable, lest he should impute it to what is called 'taking advantage of a man's situation.'
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
at any time
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
forborne
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From this reading "I have always treated him, in our personal intercourse, with such scrupulous delicacy, that I have forborne intruding advice which I thought might be disagreeable, lest he should impute it to what is called 'taking advantage of a man's situation.'
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
good-will
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From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If you mean to say that, had he been a wealthy man, I would have joined in this Journal, I answer in the negative.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
the state of being honored
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
Hunt'snounUS /hʌnts/
possessive form of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you mean to say that, had he been a wealthy man, I would have joined in this Journal, I answer in the negative.
imputeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːt/
attribute or credit to
From this reading "I have always treated him, in our personal intercourse, with such scrupulous delicacy, that I have forborne intruding advice which I thought might be disagreeable, lest he should impute it to what is called 'taking advantage of a man's situation.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading "I have always treated him, in our personal intercourse, with such scrupulous delicacy, that I have forborne intruding advice which I thought might be disagreeable, lest he should impute it to what is called 'taking advantage of a man's situation.'
intrudingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdɪŋ/
projecting inward
From this reading "I have always treated him, in our personal intercourse, with such scrupulous delicacy, that I have forborne intruding advice which I thought might be disagreeable, lest he should impute it to what is called 'taking advantage of a man's situation.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading If you mean to say that, had he been a wealthy man, I would have joined in this Journal, I answer in the negative.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading If you mean to say that, had he been a wealthy man, I would have joined in this Journal, I answer in the negative.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading "I have always treated him, in our personal intercourse, with such scrupulous delicacy, that I have forborne intruding advice which I thought might be disagreeable, lest he should impute it to what is called 'taking advantage of a man's situation.'
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If you mean to say that, had he been a wealthy man, I would have joined in this Journal, I answer in the negative.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading If you mean to say that, had he been a wealthy man, I would have joined in this Journal, I answer in the negative.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading If you mean to say that, had he been a wealthy man, I would have joined in this Journal, I answer in the negative.
not any; not one
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I have always treated him, in our personal intercourse, with such scrupulous delicacy, that I have forborne intruding advice which I thought might be disagreeable, lest he should impute it to what is called 'taking advantage of a man's situation.'
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
Identical; not different.
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
express in words
From this reading If you mean to say that, had he been a wealthy man, I would have joined in this Journal, I answer in the negative.
scrupulousadjectiveUS /ˈskruːpjələs/
having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
From this reading "I have always treated him, in our personal intercourse, with such scrupulous delicacy, that I have forborne intruding advice which I thought might be disagreeable, lest he should impute it to what is called 'taking advantage of a man's situation.'
self-respectnounUS /ˌselfrɪˈspekt/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I have always treated him, in our personal intercourse, with such scrupulous delicacy, that I have forborne intruding advice which I thought might be disagreeable, lest he should impute it to what is called 'taking advantage of a man's situation.'
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "I have always treated him, in our personal intercourse, with such scrupulous delicacy, that I have forborne intruding advice which I thought might be disagreeable, lest he should impute it to what is called 'taking advantage of a man's situation.'
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I have always treated him, in our personal intercourse, with such scrupulous delicacy, that I have forborne intruding advice which I thought might be disagreeable, lest he should impute it to what is called 'taking advantage of a man's situation.'
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "I have always treated him, in our personal intercourse, with such scrupulous delicacy, that I have forborne intruding advice which I thought might be disagreeable, lest he should impute it to what is called 'taking advantage of a man's situation.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If you mean to say that, had he been a wealthy man, I would have joined in this Journal, I answer in the negative.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I have always treated him, in our personal intercourse, with such scrupulous delicacy, that I have forborne intruding advice which I thought might be disagreeable, lest he should impute it to what is called 'taking advantage of a man's situation.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
in the direction of
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading "I have always treated him, in our personal intercourse, with such scrupulous delicacy, that I have forborne intruding advice which I thought might be disagreeable, lest he should impute it to what is called 'taking advantage of a man's situation.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading If you mean to say that, had he been a wealthy man, I would have joined in this Journal, I answer in the negative.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading * * * I engaged in the Journal from good-will towards him, added to respect for his character, literary and personal; and no less for his political courage, as well as regret for his present circumstances: I did this in the hope that he might, with the same aid from literary friends of literary contributions (which is requisite for all journals of a mixed nature), render himself independent.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On the contrary, I honour him for it; for I know what it is, having been as much embarrassed as ever he was, without perceiving aught in it to diminish an honourable man's self-respect.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If you mean to say that, had he been a wealthy man, I would have joined in this Journal, I answer in the negative.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I presume that you, at least, know enough of me to be sure that I could have no intention to insult Hunt's poverty.
