10
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From this reading I am at present five and twenty pounds in arrear, my expenses being at £2 10s. per week.
2
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From this reading I am at present five and twenty pounds in arrear, my expenses being at £2 10s. per week.
300
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From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
50
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From this reading Those who severely blame me, never ask, whether at any time in my life, I had for myself and my family's wants, £50 beforehand.
98
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From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading You will say I ought to live for less, and doubtless I might, if I were to alienate myself from all social affections, and from all conversation with persons of the same education.
alienateverbUS /ˈeɪljəneɪt/
arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
From this reading You will say I ought to live for less, and doubtless I might, if I were to alienate myself from all social affections, and from all conversation with persons of the same education.
(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 You will say I ought to live for less, and doubtless I might, if I were to alienate myself from all social affections, and from all conversation with persons of the same education.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am at present five and twenty pounds in arrear, my expenses being at £2 10s. per week.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Those who severely blame me, never ask, whether at any time in my life, I had for myself and my family's wants, £50 beforehand.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
arrear
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From this reading I am at present five and twenty pounds in arrear, my expenses being at £2 10s. per week.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Those who severely blame me, never ask, whether at any time in my life, I had for myself and my family's wants, £50 beforehand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am at present five and twenty pounds in arrear, my expenses being at £2 10s. per week.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading Those who severely blame me, never ask, whether at any time in my life, I had for myself and my family's wants, £50 beforehand.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I am at present five and twenty pounds in arrear, my expenses being at £2 10s. per week.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Those who severely blame me, never ask, whether at any time in my life, I had for myself and my family's wants, £50 beforehand.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
competencenounUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪns/
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading You will say I ought to live for less, and doubtless I might, if I were to alienate myself from all social affections, and from all conversation with persons of the same education.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading You will say I ought to live for less, and doubtless I might, if I were to alienate myself from all social affections, and from all conversation with persons of the same education.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading You will say I ought to live for less, and doubtless I might, if I were to alienate myself from all social affections, and from all conversation with persons of the same education.
embarrassmentsnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənts/
plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading I am at present five and twenty pounds in arrear, my expenses being at £2 10s. per week.
family'snounUS /ˈfæməliz/
possessive form of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Those who severely blame me, never ask, whether at any time in my life, I had for myself and my family's wants, £50 beforehand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading I am at present five and twenty pounds in arrear, my expenses being at £2 10s. per week.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You will say I ought to live for less, and doubtless I might, if I were to alienate myself from all social affections, and from all conversation with persons of the same education.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You will say I ought to live for less, and doubtless I might, if I were to alienate myself from all social affections, and from all conversation with persons of the same education.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those who severely blame me, never ask, whether at any time in my life, I had for myself and my family's wants, £50 beforehand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
indulgencesnounUS /ɪnˈdʌldʒənsəz/
plural of “indulgence” — an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
infirmitiesnounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪtiz/
plural of “infirmity” — the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading You will say I ought to live for less, and doubtless I might, if I were to alienate myself from all social affections, and from all conversation with persons of the same education.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Those who severely blame me, never ask, whether at any time in my life, I had for myself and my family's wants, £50 beforehand.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading You will say I ought to live for less, and doubtless I might, if I were to alienate myself from all social affections, and from all conversation with persons of the same education.
manifoldnounUS /ˈmænəfoʊld/
a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Those who severely blame me, never ask, whether at any time in my life, I had for myself and my family's wants, £50 beforehand.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading You will say I ought to live for less, and doubtless I might, if I were to alienate myself from all social affections, and from all conversation with persons of the same education.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading You will say I ought to live for less, and doubtless I might, if I were to alienate myself from all social affections, and from all conversation with persons of the same education.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Those who severely blame me, never ask, whether at any time in my life, I had for myself and my family's wants, £50 beforehand.
not any; not one
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading You will say I ought to live for less, and doubtless I might, if I were to alienate myself from all social affections, and from all conversation with persons of the same education.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
the local environment
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
for each
From this reading I am at present five and twenty pounds in arrear, my expenses being at £2 10s. per week.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading You will say I ought to live for less, and doubtless I might, if I were to alienate myself from all social affections, and from all conversation with persons of the same education.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading I am at present five and twenty pounds in arrear, my expenses being at £2 10s. per week.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I am at present five and twenty pounds in arrear, my expenses being at £2 10s. per week.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading I am at present five and twenty pounds in arrear, my expenses being at £2 10s. per week.
Identical; not different.
From this reading You will say I ought to live for less, and doubtless I might, if I were to alienate myself from all social affections, and from all conversation with persons of the same education.
express in words
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Those who severely blame me, never ask, whether at any time in my life, I had for myself and my family's wants, £50 beforehand.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading You will say I ought to live for less, and doubtless I might, if I were to alienate myself from all social affections, and from all conversation with persons of the same education.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who severely blame me, never ask, whether at any time in my life, I had for myself and my family's wants, £50 beforehand.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Those who severely blame me, never ask, whether at any time in my life, I had for myself and my family's wants, £50 beforehand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading I am at present five and twenty pounds in arrear, my expenses being at £2 10s. per week.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Those who severely blame me, never ask, whether at any time in my life, I had for myself and my family's wants, £50 beforehand.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I am at present five and twenty pounds in arrear, my expenses being at £2 10s. per week.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If I were to say I am easy in my conscience, I should add to its pains by a lie; but this I can truly say, that my embarrassments have not been occasioned by the bad parts, or selfish indulgences of my nature.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Those who severely blame me, never ask, whether at any time in my life, I had for myself and my family's wants, £50 beforehand.
which person or people
From this reading Those who severely blame me, never ask, whether at any time in my life, I had for myself and my family's wants, £50 beforehand.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will say I ought to live for less, and doubtless I might, if I were to alienate myself from all social affections, and from all conversation with persons of the same education.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You will say I ought to live for less, and doubtless I might, if I were to alienate myself from all social affections, and from all conversation with persons of the same education.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
but in spite of that
From this reading Heaven knows of the £300 received, through you, what went to myself.[98] No! bowed down under manifold infirmities, I yet dare to appeal to God for the truth of what I say; I have remained poor by always having been poor, and incapable of pursuing any one great work, for want of a competence beforehand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will say I ought to live for less, and doubtless I might, if I were to alienate myself from all social affections, and from all conversation with persons of the same education.
