used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sure no happy couple ever had such a child as we have!
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading God grant I may be able to be so!--Happy shall I be, if I can!
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
react verbally
From this reading MY DEAREST DAUGHTER, How shall I do to answer, as they deserve, your two last letters?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MY DEAREST DAUGHTER, How shall I do to answer, as they deserve, your two last letters?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading God grant I may be able to be so!--Happy shall I be, if I can!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading God grant I may be able to be so!--Happy shall I be, if I can!
a young person of either sex
From this reading Sure no happy couple ever had such a child as we have!
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Sure no happy couple ever had such a child as we have!
a female human offspring
From this reading MY DEAREST DAUGHTER, How shall I do to answer, as they deserve, your two last letters?
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading MY DEAREST DAUGHTER, How shall I do to answer, as they deserve, your two last letters?
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading MY DEAREST DAUGHTER, How shall I do to answer, as they deserve, your two last letters?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading MY DEAREST DAUGHTER, How shall I do to answer, as they deserve, your two last letters?
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
at any time
From this reading Sure no happy couple ever had such a child as we have!
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading God grant I may be able to be so!--Happy shall I be, if I can!
let have
From this reading God grant I may be able to be so!--Happy shall I be, if I can!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sure no happy couple ever had such a child as we have!
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Sure no happy couple ever had such a child as we have!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Sure no happy couple ever had such a child as we have!
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY DEAREST DAUGHTER, How shall I do to answer, as they deserve, your two last letters?
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY DEAREST DAUGHTER, How shall I do to answer, as they deserve, your two last letters?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading God grant I may be able to be so!--Happy shall I be, if I can!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
immediately past
From this reading MY DEAREST DAUGHTER, How shall I do to answer, as they deserve, your two last letters?
the literary culture
From this reading MY DEAREST DAUGHTER, How shall I do to answer, as they deserve, your two last letters?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
engage in
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading God grant I may be able to be so!--Happy shall I be, if I can!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAREST DAUGHTER, How shall I do to answer, as they deserve, your two last letters?
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
not any; not one
From this reading Sure no happy couple ever had such a child as we have!
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
and nothing more
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
over-loaded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
express in words
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading MY DEAREST DAUGHTER, How shall I do to answer, as they deserve, your two last letters?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading God grant I may be able to be so!--Happy shall I be, if I can!
not in physical motion
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Sure no happy couple ever had such a child as we have!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Sure no happy couple ever had such a child as we have!
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MY DEAREST DAUGHTER, How shall I do to answer, as they deserve, your two last letters?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY DEAREST DAUGHTER, How shall I do to answer, as they deserve, your two last letters?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MY DEAREST DAUGHTER, How shall I do to answer, as they deserve, your two last letters?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
being of use or service
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Sure no happy couple ever had such a child as we have!
in the company of; together with
From this reading But I see the generous drift of his proposal; it is only to make me more easy from the nature of my employment, and, in my mind too, over-loaded as I may say, with benefits; and at the same time to make me more respected in my new neighbourhood.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MY DEAREST DAUGHTER, How shall I do to answer, as they deserve, your two last letters?
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading But it is in vain to aim at words like yours: and equally in vain for us to offer to set forth the thankfulness of our hearts, on the kind office your honoured husband has given us; for no reason but to favour us still more, and to quiet our minds in the notion of being useful to him.
