used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Comedy, As Acted At The Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden.
AccomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading In the following Comedy, my purpose was, to draw a FEMALE CHARACTER, which with the most lively Sensibility, fine Understanding, and elegant Accomplishments, should unite that beautiful Reserve and Delicacy which, whilst they veil those charms, render them still more interesting.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading A Comedy, As Acted At The Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the following Comedy, my purpose was, to draw a FEMALE CHARACTER, which with the most lively Sensibility, fine Understanding, and elegant Accomplishments, should unite that beautiful Reserve and Delicacy which, whilst they veil those charms, render them still more interesting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Comedy, As Acted At The Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Comedy, As Acted At The Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In the following Comedy, my purpose was, to draw a FEMALE CHARACTER, which with the most lively Sensibility, fine Understanding, and elegant Accomplishments, should unite that beautiful Reserve and Delicacy which, whilst they veil those charms, render them still more interesting.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By MRS.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In the following Comedy, my purpose was, to draw a FEMALE CHARACTER, which with the most lively Sensibility, fine Understanding, and elegant Accomplishments, should unite that beautiful Reserve and Delicacy which, whilst they veil those charms, render them still more interesting.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading In the following Comedy, my purpose was, to draw a FEMALE CHARACTER, which with the most lively Sensibility, fine Understanding, and elegant Accomplishments, should unite that beautiful Reserve and Delicacy which, whilst they veil those charms, render them still more interesting.
ComedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading A Comedy, As Acted At The Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden.
Covent-Garden
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COWLEY
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From this reading COWLEY.
DelicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
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cause to move by pulling
From this reading In the following Comedy, my purpose was, to draw a FEMALE CHARACTER, which with the most lively Sensibility, fine Understanding, and elegant Accomplishments, should unite that beautiful Reserve and Delicacy which, whilst they veil those charms, render them still more interesting.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
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being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
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being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
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about to be mentioned or specified
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Comedy, As Acted At The Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading In the following Comedy, my purpose was, to draw a FEMALE CHARACTER, which with the most lively Sensibility, fine Understanding, and elegant Accomplishments, should unite that beautiful Reserve and Delicacy which, whilst they veil those charms, render them still more interesting.
full of life and energy
From this reading In the following Comedy, my purpose was, to draw a FEMALE CHARACTER, which with the most lively Sensibility, fine Understanding, and elegant Accomplishments, should unite that beautiful Reserve and Delicacy which, whilst they veil those charms, render them still more interesting.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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used to form the superlative
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a form of address for a married woman
From this reading By MRS.
belonging to the person speaking
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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading TO THE QUEEN.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
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ReservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
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SensibilitynounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪti/
mental responsiveness and awareness
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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not in physical motion
From this reading In the following Comedy, my purpose was, to draw a FEMALE CHARACTER, which with the most lively Sensibility, fine Understanding, and elegant Accomplishments, should unite that beautiful Reserve and Delicacy which, whilst they veil those charms, render them still more interesting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Comedy, As Acted At The Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden.
Theatre-Royal
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From this reading A Comedy, As Acted At The Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO THE QUEEN.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
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uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
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a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading In the following Comedy, my purpose was, to draw a FEMALE CHARACTER, which with the most lively Sensibility, fine Understanding, and elegant Accomplishments, should unite that beautiful Reserve and Delicacy which, whilst they veil those charms, render them still more interesting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the following Comedy, my purpose was, to draw a FEMALE CHARACTER, which with the most lively Sensibility, fine Understanding, and elegant Accomplishments, should unite that beautiful Reserve and Delicacy which, whilst they veil those charms, render them still more interesting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the following Comedy, my purpose was, to draw a FEMALE CHARACTER, which with the most lively Sensibility, fine Understanding, and elegant Accomplishments, should unite that beautiful Reserve and Delicacy which, whilst they veil those charms, render them still more interesting.
an old and formal word for “while”
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in the company of; together with
From this reading In the following Comedy, my purpose was, to draw a FEMALE CHARACTER, which with the most lively Sensibility, fine Understanding, and elegant Accomplishments, should unite that beautiful Reserve and Delicacy which, whilst they veil those charms, render them still more interesting.
