used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading I hope God will enable me to act so prudent a part, as will touch his generous breast.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
(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 will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But I pay for it, when I am alone.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But I pay for it, when I am alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading God preserve and bless you, my good lady, and my noble lord! (but I am apt to think your ladyship's presence will not avail), prays _your affectionate and obliged,_ P.B.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MY DEAREST PAMELA, I understand things are not so well as I wish.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MY DEAREST PAMELA, I understand things are not so well as I wish.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading God preserve and bless you, my good lady, and my noble lord! (but I am apt to think your ladyship's presence will not avail), prays _your affectionate and obliged,_ P.B.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
give a benediction to
From this reading God preserve and bless you, my good lady, and my noble lord! (but I am apt to think your ladyship's presence will not avail), prays _your affectionate and obliged,_ P.B.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading I hope God will enable me to act so prudent a part, as will touch his generous breast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
cannot
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From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading My nursery and my reliance on God (I should have said the latter first), are all my consolation.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
DAVERS
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From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading MY DEAREST PAMELA, I understand things are not so well as I wish.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
without deviation
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading I hope God will enable me to act so prudent a part, as will touch his generous breast.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading My nursery and my reliance on God (I should have said the latter first), are all my consolation.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading I hope God will enable me to act so prudent a part, as will touch his generous breast.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
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 I hope God will enable me to act so prudent a part, as will touch his generous breast.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading God preserve and bless you, my good lady, and my noble lord! (but I am apt to think your ladyship's presence will not avail), prays _your affectionate and obliged,_ P.B.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My nursery and my reliance on God (I should have said the latter first), are all my consolation.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I hope God will enable me to act so prudent a part, as will touch his generous breast.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY DEAREST PAMELA, I understand things are not so well as I wish.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
indispositionnoun
a slight illness
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
ladyship's
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From this reading God preserve and bless you, my good lady, and my noble lord! (but I am apt to think your ladyship's presence will not avail), prays _your affectionate and obliged,_ P.B.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading My nursery and my reliance on God (I should have said the latter first), are all my consolation.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading God preserve and bless you, my good lady, and my noble lord! (but I am apt to think your ladyship's presence will not avail), prays _your affectionate and obliged,_ P.B.
engage in
From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAREST PAMELA, I understand things are not so well as I wish.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading God preserve and bless you, my good lady, and my noble lord! (but I am apt to think your ladyship's presence will not avail), prays _your affectionate and obliged,_ P.B.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MY DEAREST PAMELA, I understand things are not so well as I wish.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading My nursery and my reliance on God (I should have said the latter first), are all my consolation.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading God preserve and bless you, my good lady, and my noble lord! (but I am apt to think your ladyship's presence will not avail), prays _your affectionate and obliged,_ P.B.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My nursery and my reliance on God (I should have said the latter first), are all my consolation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading God preserve and bless you, my good lady, and my noble lord! (but I am apt to think your ladyship's presence will not avail), prays _your affectionate and obliged,_ P.B.
PAMELA
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From this reading MY DEAREST PAMELA, I understand things are not so well as I wish.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I hope God will enable me to act so prudent a part, as will touch his generous breast.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading But I pay for it, when I am alone.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
praysverbUS /preɪz/
third-person singular of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading God preserve and bless you, my good lady, and my noble lord! (but I am apt to think your ladyship's presence will not avail), prays _your affectionate and obliged,_ P.B.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading God preserve and bless you, my good lady, and my noble lord! (but I am apt to think your ladyship's presence will not avail), prays _your affectionate and obliged,_ P.B.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading God preserve and bless you, my good lady, and my noble lord! (but I am apt to think your ladyship's presence will not avail), prays _your affectionate and obliged,_ P.B.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading I hope God will enable me to act so prudent a part, as will touch his generous breast.
reliancenounUS /rɪˈlaɪəns/
certainty based on past experience
From this reading My nursery and my reliance on God (I should have said the latter first), are all my consolation.
residingverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading My nursery and my reliance on God (I should have said the latter first), are all my consolation.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading My nursery and my reliance on God (I should have said the latter first), are all my consolation.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MY DEAREST PAMELA, I understand things are not so well as I wish.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
express in words
From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
a special situation
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading MY DEAREST PAMELA, I understand things are not so well as I wish.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
up to a particular time
From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading I hope God will enable me to act so prudent a part, as will touch his generous breast.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading MY DEAREST PAMELA, I understand things are not so well as I wish.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
(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 MY DEAREST PAMELA, I understand things are not so well as I wish.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Be pleased to tell me what your ladyship has heard; but it becomes not me, I think, till I cannot help it, to make any appeals; for I know those will not be excused; and I do all I can to suppress my uneasiness before him.
at the time that
From this reading But I pay for it, when I am alone.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading MY DEAREST PAMELA, I understand things are not so well as I wish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you think my coming up to town, and residing with you, while you stay, will be of service, or help you to get out of it, I will set out directly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I will pretend some indisposition, and a desire of consulting the London physicians; or any thing you shall think fit to be done, by _your affectionate sister, and faithful friend_, B. DAVERS MY DEAREST LADY, A thousand thanks for your goodness to me; but I hope all will be well.
