used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY DEAR BROTHER, I do most heartily congratulate you on the recovery of Master Billy, and the good way my sister is in.
react verbally
From this reading _From Lady Davers, in answer to the preceding_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
for the reason that
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading MY DEAR BROTHER, I do most heartily congratulate you on the recovery of Master Billy, and the good way my sister is in.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading MY DEAR BROTHER, I do most heartily congratulate you on the recovery of Master Billy, and the good way my sister is in.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
censurer
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From this reading You give me the name of a _ready censurer_.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading MY DEAR BROTHER, I do most heartily congratulate you on the recovery of Master Billy, and the good way my sister is in.
conjoinedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnˈdʒɔɪnd/
consisting of two or more associated entities
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
unvarying in nature
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
Davers
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From this reading _From Lady Davers, in answer to the preceding_.
dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR BROTHER, I do most heartily congratulate you on the recovery of Master Billy, and the good way my sister is in.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading MY DEAR BROTHER, I do most heartily congratulate you on the recovery of Master Billy, and the good way my sister is in.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
your parents
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _From Lady Davers, in answer to the preceding_.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading MY DEAR BROTHER, I do most heartily congratulate you on the recovery of Master Billy, and the good way my sister is in.
only a very short time before
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading MY DEAR BROTHER, I do most heartily congratulate you on the recovery of Master Billy, and the good way my sister is in.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY DEAR BROTHER, I do most heartily congratulate you on the recovery of Master Billy, and the good way my sister is in.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _From Lady Davers, in answer to the preceding_.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY DEAR BROTHER, I do most heartily congratulate you on the recovery of Master Billy, and the good way my sister is in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _From Lady Davers, in answer to the preceding_.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading MY DEAR BROTHER, I do most heartily congratulate you on the recovery of Master Billy, and the good way my sister is in.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
used to form the superlative
From this reading MY DEAR BROTHER, I do most heartily congratulate you on the recovery of Master Billy, and the good way my sister is in.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR BROTHER, I do most heartily congratulate you on the recovery of Master Billy, and the good way my sister is in.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You give me the name of a _ready censurer_.
information about recent and important events
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
not any; not one
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY DEAR BROTHER, I do most heartily congratulate you on the recovery of Master Billy, and the good way my sister is in.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MY DEAR BROTHER, I do most heartily congratulate you on the recovery of Master Billy, and the good way my sister is in.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
and nothing more
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
a human being
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading _From Lady Davers, in answer to the preceding_.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
prettinessnoun
the quality of being appealing in a delicate or graceful way (of a girl or young woman)
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading You give me the name of a _ready censurer_.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading MY DEAR BROTHER, I do most heartily congratulate you on the recovery of Master Billy, and the good way my sister is in.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading MY DEAR BROTHER, I do most heartily congratulate you on the recovery of Master Billy, and the good way my sister is in.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
express a supposition
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _From Lady Davers, in answer to the preceding_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _From Lady Davers, in answer to the preceding_.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading MY DEAR BROTHER, I do most heartily congratulate you on the recovery of Master Billy, and the good way my sister is in.
(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 This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
at the time that
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading This news gives me more pleasure, because I am well informed, that a certain gay lady was pleased to give herself airs upon learning of my sister's illness, as, That she would not be sorry for it; for now she should look upon herself as the prettiest woman in England.--She meant only, I suppose, as to _outward_ prettiness, brother!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I am the more rejoiced, as her sweet face is not like to suffer by the malady; for, be the beauties of the mind what they will, those of the person are no small recommendation, with some folks, I am sure; and I began to be afraid, that when it was hardly possible for _both conjoined_ to keep a roving mind constant, that _one only_ would not be sufficient.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MY DEAR BROTHER, I do most heartily congratulate you on the recovery of Master Billy, and the good way my sister is in.
