acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading By the Argents we have been introduced effectually into society, and have now only to choose our acquaintance among those whom we like best.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--As the season advances, London gradually unfolds, like Nature, all the variety of her powers and pleasures.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading In his friendships and affections, man is subject to some inscrutable moral law, similar in its effects to what the chemists call affinity.
affinitynounUS /əˈfɪnəti/
(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
From this reading In his friendships and affections, man is subject to some inscrutable moral law, similar in its effects to what the chemists call affinity.
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 MY DEAR FRIEND--As the season advances, London gradually unfolds, like Nature, all the variety of her powers and pleasures.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I should employ another word than choose, for I am convinced that there is no choice in the matter.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading By the Argents we have been introduced effectually into society, and have now only to choose our acquaintance among those whom we like best.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--As the season advances, London gradually unfolds, like Nature, all the variety of her powers and pleasures.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ LONDON.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I should employ another word than choose, for I am convinced that there is no choice in the matter.
Argents
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From this reading By the Argents we have been introduced effectually into society, and have now only to choose our acquaintance among those whom we like best.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--As the season advances, London gradually unfolds, like Nature, all the variety of her powers and pleasures.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By the Argents we have been introduced effectually into society, and have now only to choose our acquaintance among those whom we like best.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading By the Argents we have been introduced effectually into society, and have now only to choose our acquaintance among those whom we like best.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the Argents we have been introduced effectually into society, and have now only to choose our acquaintance among those whom we like best.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In his friendships and affections, man is subject to some inscrutable moral law, similar in its effects to what the chemists call affinity.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
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 Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ LONDON.
chemistsnounUS /ˈkeməsts/
plural of “chemist” — a scientist who specializes in chemistry
From this reading In his friendships and affections, man is subject to some inscrutable moral law, similar in its effects to what the chemists call affinity.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading I should employ another word than choose, for I am convinced that there is no choice in the matter.
chooseverbUS /tʃuːz/
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading By the Argents we have been introduced effectually into society, and have now only to choose our acquaintance among those whom we like best.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I should employ another word than choose, for I am convinced that there is no choice in the matter.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--As the season advances, London gradually unfolds, like Nature, all the variety of her powers and pleasures.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading In his friendships and affections, man is subject to some inscrutable moral law, similar in its effects to what the chemists call affinity.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading By the Argents we have been introduced effectually into society, and have now only to choose our acquaintance among those whom we like best.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading I should employ another word than choose, for I am convinced that there is no choice in the matter.
Esqnoun
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 Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ LONDON.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I should employ another word than choose, for I am convinced that there is no choice in the matter.
FRIENDnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--As the season advances, London gradually unfolds, like Nature, all the variety of her powers and pleasures.
friendshipsnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading In his friendships and affections, man is subject to some inscrutable moral law, similar in its effects to what the chemists call affinity.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--As the season advances, London gradually unfolds, like Nature, all the variety of her powers and pleasures.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading By the Argents we have been introduced effectually into society, and have now only to choose our acquaintance among those whom we like best.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--As the season advances, London gradually unfolds, like Nature, all the variety of her powers and pleasures.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his friendships and affections, man is subject to some inscrutable moral law, similar in its effects to what the chemists call affinity.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should employ another word than choose, for I am convinced that there is no choice in the matter.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I should employ another word than choose, for I am convinced that there is no choice in the matter.
inscrutableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskruːtəbəl/
of an obscure nature
From this reading In his friendships and affections, man is subject to some inscrutable moral law, similar in its effects to what the chemists call affinity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By the Argents we have been introduced effectually into society, and have now only to choose our acquaintance among those whom we like best.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading By the Argents we have been introduced effectually into society, and have now only to choose our acquaintance among those whom we like best.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I should employ another word than choose, for I am convinced that there is no choice in the matter.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In his friendships and affections, man is subject to some inscrutable moral law, similar in its effects to what the chemists call affinity.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading In his friendships and affections, man is subject to some inscrutable moral law, similar in its effects to what the chemists call affinity.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--As the season advances, London gradually unfolds, like Nature, all the variety of her powers and pleasures.
LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ LONDON.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In his friendships and affections, man is subject to some inscrutable moral law, similar in its effects to what the chemists call affinity.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I should employ another word than choose, for I am convinced that there is no choice in the matter.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading In his friendships and affections, man is subject to some inscrutable moral law, similar in its effects to what the chemists call affinity.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ LONDON.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--As the season advances, London gradually unfolds, like Nature, all the variety of her powers and pleasures.
NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--As the season advances, London gradually unfolds, like Nature, all the variety of her powers and pleasures.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I should employ another word than choose, for I am convinced that there is no choice in the matter.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading By the Argents we have been introduced effectually into society, and have now only to choose our acquaintance among those whom we like best.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--As the season advances, London gradually unfolds, like Nature, all the variety of her powers and pleasures.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading By the Argents we have been introduced effectually into society, and have now only to choose our acquaintance among those whom we like best.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading By the Argents we have been introduced effectually into society, and have now only to choose our acquaintance among those whom we like best.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--As the season advances, London gradually unfolds, like Nature, all the variety of her powers and pleasures.
powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--As the season advances, London gradually unfolds, like Nature, all the variety of her powers and pleasures.
Pringle
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From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ LONDON.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ LONDON.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--As the season advances, London gradually unfolds, like Nature, all the variety of her powers and pleasures.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should employ another word than choose, for I am convinced that there is no choice in the matter.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading In his friendships and affections, man is subject to some inscrutable moral law, similar in its effects to what the chemists call affinity.
Snodgrass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ LONDON.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading By the Argents we have been introduced effectually into society, and have now only to choose our acquaintance among those whom we like best.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In his friendships and affections, man is subject to some inscrutable moral law, similar in its effects to what the chemists call affinity.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In his friendships and affections, man is subject to some inscrutable moral law, similar in its effects to what the chemists call affinity.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I should employ another word than choose, for I am convinced that there is no choice in the matter.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I should employ another word than choose, for I am convinced that there is no choice in the matter.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
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 Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ LONDON.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I should employ another word than choose, for I am convinced that there is no choice in the matter.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading By the Argents we have been introduced effectually into society, and have now only to choose our acquaintance among those whom we like best.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Andrew Pringle_, _Esq._, _to the Rev. Mr. Charles Snodgrass_ LONDON.
unfoldsverbUS /ənˈfoʊldz/
third-person singular of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--As the season advances, London gradually unfolds, like Nature, all the variety of her powers and pleasures.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading MY DEAR FRIEND--As the season advances, London gradually unfolds, like Nature, all the variety of her powers and pleasures.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading By the Argents we have been introduced effectually into society, and have now only to choose our acquaintance among those whom we like best.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In his friendships and affections, man is subject to some inscrutable moral law, similar in its effects to what the chemists call affinity.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By the Argents we have been introduced effectually into society, and have now only to choose our acquaintance among those whom we like best.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I should employ another word than choose, for I am convinced that there is no choice in the matter.
