Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading I was afraid that my proposal would not do with her, had she not had so good a tender.

(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 But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

react verbally

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading He complains that we use him like a child in a go-cart, or a baby with leading-strings, and that he must not be trusted out of our sight.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

a young person of either sex

From this reading He complains that we use him like a child in a go-cart, or a baby with leading-strings, and that he must not be trusted out of our sight.

third-person singular of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading He complains that we use him like a child in a go-cart, or a baby with leading-strings, and that he must not be trusted out of our sight.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

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From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

dearly loved

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I was afraid that my proposal would not do with her, had she not had so good a tender.

put on clothes

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

a boy or man

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

an enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walk

From this reading He complains that we use him like a child in a go-cart, or a baby with leading-strings, and that he must not be trusted out of our sight.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I was afraid that my proposal would not do with her, had she not had so good a tender.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I was afraid that my proposal would not do with her, had she not had so good a tender.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He complains that we use him like a child in a go-cart, or a baby with leading-strings, and that he must not be trusted out of our sight.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He complains that we use him like a child in a go-cart, or a baby with leading-strings, and that he must not be trusted out of our sight.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

engage in

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

joined in matrimony

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He complains that we use him like a child in a go-cart, or a baby with leading-strings, and that he must not be trusted out of our sight.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I was afraid that my proposal would not do with her, had she not had so good a tender.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He complains that we use him like a child in a go-cart, or a baby with leading-strings, and that he must not be trusted out of our sight.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

by chance

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

existing or coming before

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading I was afraid that my proposal would not do with her, had she not had so good a tender.

plural of “rake” — a dissolute man in fashionable society

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

express the need or desire for

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I was afraid that my proposal would not do with her, had she not had so good a tender.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading He complains that we use him like a child in a go-cart, or a baby with leading-strings, and that he must not be trusted out of our sight.

term of address for a man

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

having a specified size

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading I was afraid that my proposal would not do with her, had she not had so good a tender.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I was afraid that my proposal would not do with her, had she not had so good a tender.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading He complains that we use him like a child in a go-cart, or a baby with leading-strings, and that he must not be trusted out of our sight.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

the act of using

From this reading He complains that we use him like a child in a go-cart, or a baby with leading-strings, and that he must not be trusted out of our sight.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

plural of “vice” — moral weakness

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I was afraid that my proposal would not do with her, had she not had so good a tender.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

(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 But we are convinced he would _feel_ it, as well as _see_ it, if we give way to his request: for in understanding, dress, and inconsiderate vanity, he is so exactly cut out and sized for a town fop, coxcomb, or pretty fellow, that he will undoubtedly fall into all the vices of those people; and, perhaps, having such expectations as he has, will be made the property of rakes and sharpers.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _From Lady Davers to Mrs. B. in answer to the preceding._ MY DEAR PAMELA, I am glad Miss Darnford is likely to be so happy in a husband, as Sir W.G. will certainly make her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I was afraid that my proposal would not do with her, had she not had so good a tender.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading I want _too_, to have the foolish fellow married--for several reasons; one of which is, he is continually teasing us to permit him to go up to town, and reside there for some months, in order that he may _see the world_, as he calls it.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I was afraid that my proposal would not do with her, had she not had so good a tender.