used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
how long something has existed
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _BOOKS_ _written by the same Author, and sold by_ _WILLIAM PARKER_, at the _King’s-Head_ in St. _Paul_’s Church-Yard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _BOOKS_ _written by the same Author, and sold by_ _WILLIAM PARKER_, at the _King’s-Head_ in St. _Paul_’s Church-Yard.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _BOOKS_ _written by the same Author, and sold by_ _WILLIAM PARKER_, at the _King’s-Head_ in St. _Paul_’s Church-Yard.
BehaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading Shewing, the due Behaviour of _Women_, the _Vices_ they ought to _Shun_, and the _Virtues_ they ought to _Practice_.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading _BOOKS_ _written by the same Author, and sold by_ _WILLIAM PARKER_, at the _King’s-Head_ in St. _Paul_’s Church-Yard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _BOOKS_ _written by the same Author, and sold by_ _WILLIAM PARKER_, at the _King’s-Head_ in St. _Paul_’s Church-Yard.
Church-Yard
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From this reading _BOOKS_ _written by the same Author, and sold by_ _WILLIAM PARKER_, at the _King’s-Head_ in St. _Paul_’s Church-Yard.
confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
degeneratenounUS /dɪˈdʒenərət/
a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Shewing, the due Behaviour of _Women_, the _Vices_ they ought to _Shun_, and the _Virtues_ they ought to _Practice_.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wherein a Method is offered for the _Improvement_ of their _Minds_.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A _Serious_ _PROPOSAL_ to the _LADIES_, Part II.
ImprovementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Wherein a Method is offered for the _Improvement_ of their _Minds_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _BOOKS_ _written by the same Author, and sold by_ _WILLIAM PARKER_, at the _King’s-Head_ in St. _Paul_’s Church-Yard.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wherein a Method is offered for the _Improvement_ of their _Minds_.
King's-Head
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From this reading _BOOKS_ _written by the same Author, and sold by_ _WILLIAM PARKER_, at the _King’s-Head_ in St. _Paul_’s Church-Yard.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Wherein a Method is offered for the _Improvement_ of their _Minds_.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Wherein a Method is offered for the _Improvement_ of their _Minds_.
absolutely essential
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shewing, the due Behaviour of _Women_, the _Vices_ they ought to _Shun_, and the _Virtues_ they ought to _Practice_.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Wherein a Method is offered for the _Improvement_ of their _Minds_.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Shewing, the due Behaviour of _Women_, the _Vices_ they ought to _Shun_, and the _Virtues_ they ought to _Practice_.
PARKERnounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading _BOOKS_ _written by the same Author, and sold by_ _WILLIAM PARKER_, at the _King’s-Head_ in St. _Paul_’s Church-Yard.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A _Serious_ _PROPOSAL_ to the _LADIES_, Part II.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading _BOOKS_ _written by the same Author, and sold by_ _WILLIAM PARKER_, at the _King’s-Head_ in St. _Paul_’s Church-Yard.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Shewing, the due Behaviour of _Women_, the _Vices_ they ought to _Shun_, and the _Virtues_ they ought to _Practice_.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
PrinciplesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading A _Serious_ _PROPOSAL_ to the _LADIES_, Part II.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _BOOKS_ _written by the same Author, and sold by_ _WILLIAM PARKER_, at the _King’s-Head_ in St. _Paul_’s Church-Yard.
SalvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
Identical; not different.
From this reading _BOOKS_ _written by the same Author, and sold by_ _WILLIAM PARKER_, at the _King’s-Head_ in St. _Paul_’s Church-Yard.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading A _Serious_ _PROPOSAL_ to the _LADIES_, Part II.
Shewing
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From this reading Shewing, the due Behaviour of _Women_, the _Vices_ they ought to _Shun_, and the _Virtues_ they ought to _Practice_.
ShunverbUS /ʃʌn/
avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading Shewing, the due Behaviour of _Women_, the _Vices_ they ought to _Shun_, and the _Virtues_ they ought to _Practice_.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading _BOOKS_ _written by the same Author, and sold by_ _WILLIAM PARKER_, at the _King’s-Head_ in St. _Paul_’s Church-Yard.
St
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From this reading _BOOKS_ _written by the same Author, and sold by_ _WILLIAM PARKER_, at the _King’s-Head_ in St. _Paul_’s Church-Yard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _BOOKS_ _written by the same Author, and sold by_ _WILLIAM PARKER_, at the _King’s-Head_ in St. _Paul_’s Church-Yard.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shewing, the due Behaviour of _Women_, the _Vices_ they ought to _Shun_, and the _Virtues_ they ought to _Practice_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shewing, the due Behaviour of _Women_, the _Vices_ they ought to _Shun_, and the _Virtues_ they ought to _Practice_.
TreatisenounUS /ˈtriːtəs/
a formal exposition
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
precisely as stated
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
VicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading Shewing, the due Behaviour of _Women_, the _Vices_ they ought to _Shun_, and the _Virtues_ they ought to _Practice_.
VirtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Shewing, the due Behaviour of _Women_, the _Vices_ they ought to _Shun_, and the _Virtues_ they ought to _Practice_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A Treatise very necessary, in _this degenerate Age_, to _confirm_ the Ladies in their _Religious Principles_, and to instruct them in what they ought to _believe_ and _practise_, in order to their _Eternal Salvation_.
Wherein
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From this reading Wherein a Method is offered for the _Improvement_ of their _Minds_.
WILLIAM
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From this reading _BOOKS_ _written by the same Author, and sold by_ _WILLIAM PARKER_, at the _King’s-Head_ in St. _Paul_’s Church-Yard.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Shewing, the due Behaviour of _Women_, the _Vices_ they ought to _Shun_, and the _Virtues_ they ought to _Practice_.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading _BOOKS_ _written by the same Author, and sold by_ _WILLIAM PARKER_, at the _King’s-Head_ in St. _Paul_’s Church-Yard.
