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From this reading Dublin, April 14, [1787.]
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From this reading Dublin, April 14, [1787.]
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading How can I be reconciled to life, when it is always a painful warfare, and when I am deprived of all the pleasures I relish?--I allude to rational conversations, and domestic affections.
(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 Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
alludeverbUS /əˈluːd/
make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading How can I be reconciled to life, when it is always a painful warfare, and when I am deprived of all the pleasures I relish?--I allude to rational conversations, and domestic affections.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Here, alone, a poor solitary individual in a strange land, tied to one spot, and subject to the caprice of another, can I be contented?
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading How can I be reconciled to life, when it is always a painful warfare, and when I am deprived of all the pleasures I relish?--I allude to rational conversations, and domestic affections.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Dear sir, I AM still an invalid--and begin to believe that I ought never to expect to enjoy health.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dear sir, I AM still an invalid--and begin to believe that I ought never to expect to enjoy health.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dear sir, I AM still an invalid--and begin to believe that I ought never to expect to enjoy health.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Here, alone, a poor solitary individual in a strange land, tied to one spot, and subject to the caprice of another, can I be contented?
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Dublin, April 14, [1787.]
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I shall hope to hear that you are well, and am yours sincerely MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT. * * * * *
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My mind preys on my body--and, when I endeavour to be useful, I grow too much interested for my own peace.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Dear sir, I AM still an invalid--and begin to believe that I ought never to expect to enjoy health.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Dear sir, I AM still an invalid--and begin to believe that I ought never to expect to enjoy health.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading My mind preys on my body--and, when I endeavour to be useful, I grow too much interested for my own peace.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading How can I be reconciled to life, when it is always a painful warfare, and when I am deprived of all the pleasures I relish?--I allude to rational conversations, and domestic affections.
capricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading Here, alone, a poor solitary individual in a strange land, tied to one spot, and subject to the caprice of another, can I be contented?
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I am desirous to convince you that I have _some_ cause for sorrow--and am not without reason detached from life.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
ConfinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Here, alone, a poor solitary individual in a strange land, tied to one spot, and subject to the caprice of another, can I be contented?
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading How can I be reconciled to life, when it is always a painful warfare, and when I am deprived of all the pleasures I relish?--I allude to rational conversations, and domestic affections.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading I am desirous to convince you that I have _some_ cause for sorrow--and am not without reason detached from life.
counteractedverbUS /ˈkaʊntəræktɪd/
past form of “counteract” — act in opposition to
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear sir, I AM still an invalid--and begin to believe that I ought never to expect to enjoy health.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading How can I be reconciled to life, when it is always a painful warfare, and when I am deprived of all the pleasures I relish?--I allude to rational conversations, and domestic affections.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading I am desirous to convince you that I have _some_ cause for sorrow--and am not without reason detached from life.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading I am desirous to convince you that I have _some_ cause for sorrow--and am not without reason detached from life.
disordersnounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərz/
plural of “disorder” — a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading How can I be reconciled to life, when it is always a painful warfare, and when I am deprived of all the pleasures I relish?--I allude to rational conversations, and domestic affections.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading Dublin, April 14, [1787.]
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading My mind preys on my body--and, when I endeavour to be useful, I grow too much interested for my own peace.
endeavours
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From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Dear sir, I AM still an invalid--and begin to believe that I ought never to expect to enjoy health.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Dear sir, I AM still an invalid--and begin to believe that I ought never to expect to enjoy health.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My mind preys on my body--and, when I endeavour to be useful, I grow too much interested for my own peace.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I am desirous to convince you that I have _some_ cause for sorrow--and am not without reason detached from life.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading My mind preys on my body--and, when I endeavour to be useful, I grow too much interested for my own peace.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am desirous to convince you that I have _some_ cause for sorrow--and am not without reason detached from life.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Dear sir, I AM still an invalid--and begin to believe that I ought never to expect to enjoy health.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I shall hope to hear that you are well, and am yours sincerely MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT. * * * * *
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, alone, a poor solitary individual in a strange land, tied to one spot, and subject to the caprice of another, can I be contented?
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I shall hope to hear that you are well, and am yours sincerely MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT. * * * * *
How
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From this reading How can I be reconciled to life, when it is always a painful warfare, and when I am deprived of all the pleasures I relish?--I allude to rational conversations, and domestic affections.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Dear sir, I AM still an invalid--and begin to believe that I ought never to expect to enjoy health.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Here, alone, a poor solitary individual in a strange land, tied to one spot, and subject to the caprice of another, can I be contented?
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading My mind preys on my body--and, when I endeavour to be useful, I grow too much interested for my own peace.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading Dear sir, I AM still an invalid--and begin to believe that I ought never to expect to enjoy health.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How can I be reconciled to life, when it is always a painful warfare, and when I am deprived of all the pleasures I relish?--I allude to rational conversations, and domestic affections.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How can I be reconciled to life, when it is always a painful warfare, and when I am deprived of all the pleasures I relish?--I allude to rational conversations, and domestic affections.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Here, alone, a poor solitary individual in a strange land, tied to one spot, and subject to the caprice of another, can I be contented?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading How can I be reconciled to life, when it is always a painful warfare, and when I am deprived of all the pleasures I relish?--I allude to rational conversations, and domestic affections.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading I shall hope to hear that you are well, and am yours sincerely MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT. * * * * *
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading My mind preys on my body--and, when I endeavour to be useful, I grow too much interested for my own peace.
mortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəfaɪd/
suffering from tissue death
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My mind preys on my body--and, when I endeavour to be useful, I grow too much interested for my own peace.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My mind preys on my body--and, when I endeavour to be useful, I grow too much interested for my own peace.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Dear sir, I AM still an invalid--and begin to believe that I ought never to expect to enjoy health.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am desirous to convince you that I have _some_ cause for sorrow--and am not without reason detached from life.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My mind preys on my body--and, when I endeavour to be useful, I grow too much interested for my own peace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here, alone, a poor solitary individual in a strange land, tied to one spot, and subject to the caprice of another, can I be contented?
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Dear sir, I AM still an invalid--and begin to believe that I ought never to expect to enjoy health.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading My mind preys on my body--and, when I endeavour to be useful, I grow too much interested for my own peace.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading How can I be reconciled to life, when it is always a painful warfare, and when I am deprived of all the pleasures I relish?--I allude to rational conversations, and domestic affections.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading My mind preys on my body--and, when I endeavour to be useful, I grow too much interested for my own peace.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading How can I be reconciled to life, when it is always a painful warfare, and when I am deprived of all the pleasures I relish?--I allude to rational conversations, and domestic affections.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Here, alone, a poor solitary individual in a strange land, tied to one spot, and subject to the caprice of another, can I be contented?
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
preysnounUS /preɪz/
plural of “prey” — a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading My mind preys on my body--and, when I endeavour to be useful, I grow too much interested for my own peace.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading How can I be reconciled to life, when it is always a painful warfare, and when I am deprived of all the pleasures I relish?--I allude to rational conversations, and domestic affections.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I am desirous to convince you that I have _some_ cause for sorrow--and am not without reason detached from life.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading How can I be reconciled to life, when it is always a painful warfare, and when I am deprived of all the pleasures I relish?--I allude to rational conversations, and domestic affections.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading How can I be reconciled to life, when it is always a painful warfare, and when I am deprived of all the pleasures I relish?--I allude to rational conversations, and domestic affections.
remediesnounUS /ˈremədiz/
plural of “remedy” — act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall hope to hear that you are well, and am yours sincerely MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT. * * * * *
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading I shall hope to hear that you are well, and am yours sincerely MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT. * * * * *
term of address for a man
From this reading Dear sir, I AM still an invalid--and begin to believe that I ought never to expect to enjoy health.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
solicitousadjectiveUS /səˈlɪsətəs/
full of anxiety and concern
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Here, alone, a poor solitary individual in a strange land, tied to one spot, and subject to the caprice of another, can I be contented?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I am desirous to convince you that I have _some_ cause for sorrow--and am not without reason detached from life.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading I am desirous to convince you that I have _some_ cause for sorrow--and am not without reason detached from life.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Here, alone, a poor solitary individual in a strange land, tied to one spot, and subject to the caprice of another, can I be contented?
not in physical motion
From this reading Dear sir, I AM still an invalid--and begin to believe that I ought never to expect to enjoy health.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Here, alone, a poor solitary individual in a strange land, tied to one spot, and subject to the caprice of another, can I be contented?
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Here, alone, a poor solitary individual in a strange land, tied to one spot, and subject to the caprice of another, can I be contented?
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
swarmnounUS /swɔːrm/
a moving crowd
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dear sir, I AM still an invalid--and begin to believe that I ought never to expect to enjoy health.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Here, alone, a poor solitary individual in a strange land, tied to one spot, and subject to the caprice of another, can I be contented?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dear sir, I AM still an invalid--and begin to believe that I ought never to expect to enjoy health.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading My mind preys on my body--and, when I endeavour to be useful, I grow too much interested for my own peace.
being of use or service
From this reading My mind preys on my body--and, when I endeavour to be useful, I grow too much interested for my own peace.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading How can I be reconciled to life, when it is always a painful warfare, and when I am deprived of all the pleasures I relish?--I allude to rational conversations, and domestic affections.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
(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 I shall hope to hear that you are well, and am yours sincerely MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT. * * * * *
at the time that
From this reading My mind preys on my body--and, when I endeavour to be useful, I grow too much interested for my own peace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Confined almost entirely to the society of children, I am anxiously solicitous for their future welfare, and mortified beyond measure, when counteracted in my endeavours to improve them.--I feel all a mother's fears for the swarm of little ones which surround me, and observe disorders, without having power to apply the proper remedies.
WOLLSTONECRAFTnoun
English writer and early feminist who denied male supremacy and advocated equal education for women; mother of Mary Shelley (1759-1797)
From this reading I shall hope to hear that you are well, and am yours sincerely MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT. * * * * *
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am desirous to convince you that I have _some_ cause for sorrow--and am not without reason detached from life.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading I shall hope to hear that you are well, and am yours sincerely MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT. * * * * *
