Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

equally

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

declared but not proved

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

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

From this reading This is not correct; the differences between those of London and Edinburgh are to me very striking.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

from appearances alone

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

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

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

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

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

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

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading This is not correct; the differences between those of London and Edinburgh are to me very striking.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia)

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

plural of “conduct” — manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading It is so with his manners; he conducts himself with equal ease, self-possession, and discernment, but the flavour of the metropolitan style is wanting.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

make right or correct

From this reading This is not correct; the differences between those of London and Edinburgh are to me very striking.

dearly loved

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading This is not correct; the differences between those of London and Edinburgh are to me very striking.

in another and different manner

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

The ability to judge well and perceive the true nature of events.

From this reading It is so with his manners; he conducts himself with equal ease, self-possession, and discernment, but the flavour of the metropolitan style is wanting.

move gently or carefully

From this reading It is so with his manners; he conducts himself with equal ease, self-possession, and discernment, but the flavour of the metropolitan style is wanting.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading This is not correct; the differences between those of London and Edinburgh are to me very striking.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading It is so with his manners; he conducts himself with equal ease, self-possession, and discernment, but the flavour of the metropolitan style is wanting.

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

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

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

divisible by two

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

the property of having two dimensions

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

From this reading It is so with his manners; he conducts himself with equal ease, self-possession, and discernment, but the flavour of the metropolitan style is wanting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

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

From this reading It is so with his manners; he conducts himself with equal ease, self-possession, and discernment, but the flavour of the metropolitan style is wanting.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It is so with his manners; he conducts himself with equal ease, self-possession, and discernment, but the flavour of the metropolitan style is wanting.

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

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

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

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

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

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

defying expression or description

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

communication between individuals

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

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

From this reading This is not correct; the differences between those of London and Edinburgh are to me very striking.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading This is not correct; the differences between those of London and Edinburgh are to me very striking.

engage in

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

social deportment

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This is not correct; the differences between those of London and Edinburgh are to me very striking.

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading It is so with his manners; he conducts himself with equal ease, self-possession, and discernment, but the flavour of the metropolitan style is wanting.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This is not correct; the differences between those of London and Edinburgh are to me very striking.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

and nothing more

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

capable of being perceived by the mind or senses

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

by chance

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

the manner in which something is expressed in words

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

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

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

of or associated with a province

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

make reference to

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

Identical; not different.

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

only a very short time before

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

From this reading It is so with his manners; he conducts himself with equal ease, self-possession, and discernment, but the flavour of the metropolitan style is wanting.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

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

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

express in speech

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading This is not correct; the differences between those of London and Edinburgh are to me very striking.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It is so with his manners; he conducts himself with equal ease, self-possession, and discernment, but the flavour of the metropolitan style is wanting.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

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

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This is not correct; the differences between those of London and Edinburgh are to me very striking.

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

From this reading This is not correct; the differences between those of London and Edinburgh are to me very striking.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

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

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

a person who changes location

From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Reverend Charles Snodgrass_ MY DEAR FRIEND--I have heard it alleged, as the observation of a great traveller, that the manners of the higher classes of society throughout Christendom are so much alike, that national peculiarities among them are scarcely perceptible.

precisely as stated

From this reading This is not correct; the differences between those of London and Edinburgh are to me very striking.

nonexistent

From this reading It is so with his manners; he conducts himself with equal ease, self-possession, and discernment, but the flavour of the metropolitan style is wanting.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They both speak the same language; perhaps in classical purity of phraseology the fashionable Scotchman is even superior to the Englishman; but there is a flatness of tone in his accent--a lack of what the musicians call expression, which gives a local and provincial effect to his conversation, however, in other respects, learned and intelligent.

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

From this reading It is not that they talk and perform the little etiquettes of social intercourse differently; for, in these respects, they are apparently as similar as it is possible for imitation to make them; but the difference to which I refer is an indescribable something, which can only be compared to peculiarities of accent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is so with his manners; he conducts himself with equal ease, self-possession, and discernment, but the flavour of the metropolitan style is wanting.