used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Yet there may not be, and I hope there is not, any thing in it.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Arm yourself, my dear child, for the worst; and resolve to lose your life sooner than your virtue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet there may not be, and I hope there is not, any thing in it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
cannot
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From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
cautionsnounUS /ˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “caution” — the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Arm yourself, my dear child, for the worst; and resolve to lose your life sooner than your virtue.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
clothing in general
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Yet there may not be, and I hope there is not, any thing in it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet there may not be, and I hope there is not, any thing in it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet there may not be, and I hope there is not, any thing in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet there may not be, and I hope there is not, any thing in it.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Arm yourself, my dear child, for the worst; and resolve to lose your life sooner than your virtue.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Arm yourself, my dear child, for the worst; and resolve to lose your life sooner than your virtue.
engage in
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Yet there may not be, and I hope there is not, any thing in it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
not any; not one
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet there may not be, and I hope there is not, any thing in it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
paltryadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːltri/
not worth considering
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
PAMELA
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From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
by chance
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Arm yourself, my dear child, for the worst; and resolve to lose your life sooner than your virtue.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Arm yourself, my dear child, for the worst; and resolve to lose your life sooner than your virtue.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet there may not be, and I hope there is not, any thing in it.
a special situation
From this reading Yet there may not be, and I hope there is not, any thing in it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Arm yourself, my dear child, for the worst; and resolve to lose your life sooner than your virtue.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
at the time that
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But when I reflect, that there possibly may, and that if there should, no less depends upon it than my child’s everlasting happiness in this world and the next; it is enough to make one fearful for you.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Arm yourself, my dear child, for the worst; and resolve to lose your life sooner than your virtue.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What though the doubts I filled you with, lessen the pleasure you would have had in your master’s kindness; yet what signify the delights that arise from a few paltry fine clothes, in comparison with a good conscience?
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet there may not be, and I hope there is not, any thing in it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR PAMELA, I cannot but renew my cautions on your master’s kindness, and his free expression to you about the stockings.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Arm yourself, my dear child, for the worst; and resolve to lose your life sooner than your virtue.
