actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading Pleasure as well as pain acts upon human creatures; and therefore, in governing them, may not reward be full as efficacious as punishment?
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Our sex are sufficiently apprised of the fatal consequences of ill conduct; the advantages of well-earned reputation should be at least as great, as certain, and as permanent.
agreeverbUS /əˈɡriː/
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
apprisedverbUS /əˈpraɪzd/
past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading Our sex are sufficiently apprised of the fatal consequences of ill conduct; the advantages of well-earned reputation should be at least as great, as certain, and as permanent.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our sex are sufficiently apprised of the fatal consequences of ill conduct; the advantages of well-earned reputation should be at least as great, as certain, and as permanent.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pleasure as well as pain acts upon human creatures; and therefore, in governing them, may not reward be full as efficacious as punishment?
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our sex are sufficiently apprised of the fatal consequences of ill conduct; the advantages of well-earned reputation should be at least as great, as certain, and as permanent.
attainmentnounUS /əˈteɪnmənt/
the act of achieving an aim
From this reading With the same object in view, we may however differ in the choice of means for its attainment.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Our sex are sufficiently apprised of the fatal consequences of ill conduct; the advantages of well-earned reputation should be at least as great, as certain, and as permanent.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading With the same object in view, we may however differ in the choice of means for its attainment.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Our sex are sufficiently apprised of the fatal consequences of ill conduct; the advantages of well-earned reputation should be at least as great, as certain, and as permanent.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Our sex are sufficiently apprised of the fatal consequences of ill conduct; the advantages of well-earned reputation should be at least as great, as certain, and as permanent.
creaturesnounUS /ˈkriːtʃərz/
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Pleasure as well as pain acts upon human creatures; and therefore, in governing them, may not reward be full as efficacious as punishment?
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading With the same object in view, we may however differ in the choice of means for its attainment.
efficaciousadjectiveUS /ˌefəˈkeɪʃəs/
marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect
From this reading Pleasure as well as pain acts upon human creatures; and therefore, in governing them, may not reward be full as efficacious as punishment?
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Our sex are sufficiently apprised of the fatal consequences of ill conduct; the advantages of well-earned reputation should be at least as great, as certain, and as permanent.
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the same object in view, we may however differ in the choice of means for its attainment.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Pleasure as well as pain acts upon human creatures; and therefore, in governing them, may not reward be full as efficacious as punishment?
governingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
From this reading Pleasure as well as pain acts upon human creatures; and therefore, in governing them, may not reward be full as efficacious as punishment?
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Our sex are sufficiently apprised of the fatal consequences of ill conduct; the advantages of well-earned reputation should be at least as great, as certain, and as permanent.
HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LEONORA TO HER MOTHER.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading With the same object in view, we may however differ in the choice of means for its attainment.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Pleasure as well as pain acts upon human creatures; and therefore, in governing them, may not reward be full as efficacious as punishment?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Our sex are sufficiently apprised of the fatal consequences of ill conduct; the advantages of well-earned reputation should be at least as great, as certain, and as permanent.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
incumbentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənt/
lying or leaning on something else
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With the same object in view, we may however differ in the choice of means for its attainment.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Our sex are sufficiently apprised of the fatal consequences of ill conduct; the advantages of well-earned reputation should be at least as great, as certain, and as permanent.
LEONORA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LEONORA TO HER MOTHER.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading With the same object in view, we may however differ in the choice of means for its attainment.
MOTHERnounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading LEONORA TO HER MOTHER.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pleasure as well as pain acts upon human creatures; and therefore, in governing them, may not reward be full as efficacious as punishment?
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading With the same object in view, we may however differ in the choice of means for its attainment.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our sex are sufficiently apprised of the fatal consequences of ill conduct; the advantages of well-earned reputation should be at least as great, as certain, and as permanent.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Pleasure as well as pain acts upon human creatures; and therefore, in governing them, may not reward be full as efficacious as punishment?
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Our sex are sufficiently apprised of the fatal consequences of ill conduct; the advantages of well-earned reputation should be at least as great, as certain, and as permanent.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
PleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Pleasure as well as pain acts upon human creatures; and therefore, in governing them, may not reward be full as efficacious as punishment?
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
punishmentnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
the act of punishing
From this reading Pleasure as well as pain acts upon human creatures; and therefore, in governing them, may not reward be full as efficacious as punishment?
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
religionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
reputationnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
rewardnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrd/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Pleasure as well as pain acts upon human creatures; and therefore, in governing them, may not reward be full as efficacious as punishment?
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading With the same object in view, we may however differ in the choice of means for its attainment.
sexnounUS /seks/
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Our sex are sufficiently apprised of the fatal consequences of ill conduct; the advantages of well-earned reputation should be at least as great, as certain, and as permanent.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Our sex are sufficiently apprised of the fatal consequences of ill conduct; the advantages of well-earned reputation should be at least as great, as certain, and as permanent.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Our sex are sufficiently apprised of the fatal consequences of ill conduct; the advantages of well-earned reputation should be at least as great, as certain, and as permanent.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Pleasure as well as pain acts upon human creatures; and therefore, in governing them, may not reward be full as efficacious as punishment?
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Pleasure as well as pain acts upon human creatures; and therefore, in governing them, may not reward be full as efficacious as punishment?
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LEONORA TO HER MOTHER.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading With the same object in view, we may however differ in the choice of means for its attainment.
virtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading With the same object in view, we may however differ in the choice of means for its attainment.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 Pleasure as well as pain acts upon human creatures; and therefore, in governing them, may not reward be full as efficacious as punishment?
well-earned
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From this reading Our sex are sufficiently apprised of the fatal consequences of ill conduct; the advantages of well-earned reputation should be at least as great, as certain, and as permanent.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I agree with you, my dear mother, that in these times especially it is incumbent upon all persons, whose rank or reputation may influence public opinion, to be particularly careful to support the cause of female honour, of virtue, and religion.
