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From this reading “The Cream Of The Diarists And Memoir Writers” 1.
110
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From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
111
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From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
164
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From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
1778
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From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
1779
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From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
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59
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From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
AcquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
AdventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With Notes By W. C. Ward, And Prefaced By Lord Macaulay's Essay.
AnticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
AristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
BeautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
Blue-Stocking
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From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
BRIGHTONnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
BURNEY
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From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
Burney's
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From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With Notes By W. C. Ward, And Prefaced By Lord Macaulay's Essay.
CnounUS /siː/
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading With Notes By W. C. Ward, And Prefaced By Lord Macaulay's Essay.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
CenturynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
ComplimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
ConversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
CreamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading “The Cream Of The Diarists And Memoir Writers” 1.
CuriositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
DemonstrativenounUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/
a pronoun that points out an intended referent
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
Diarists
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DinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
Dr
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From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
DramatistnounUS /ˈdrɑːmətɪst/
someone who writes plays
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
EnthusiastnounUS /enˈθuːziæst/
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
EssaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading With Notes By W. C. Ward, And Prefaced By Lord Macaulay's Essay.
Evelina
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From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
EveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
FAMOUSadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
FINDSnounUS /faɪndz/
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
GrossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
HERSELFpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
HouseholdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
HusbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
InterviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
JohnsonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
Johnson'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsənz/
possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
JoshuanounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːə/
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
LadiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
LastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
LearnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading With Notes By W. C. Ward, And Prefaced By Lord Macaulay's Essay.
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From this reading With Notes By W. C. Ward, And Prefaced By Lord Macaulay's Essay.
MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
MembersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
MemoirnounUS /ˈmemwɑːr/
an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading “The Cream Of The Diarists And Memoir Writers” 1.
MISSverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
MontagunounUS /ˈmɑːntəɡjuː/
United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
MurphynounUS /ˈmɜːrfi/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
MysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
NotesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading With Notes By W. C. Ward, And Prefaced By Lord Macaulay's Essay.
NOVELnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The Cream Of The Diarists And Memoir Writers” 1.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
PartynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
PrefacedverbUS /ˈprefəst/
past form of “preface” — furnish with a preface or introduction
From this reading With Notes By W. C. Ward, And Prefaced By Lord Macaulay's Essay.
PublicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
PublishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
PUBLISHESverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃəz/
third-person singular of “publish” — put into print
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
QueeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
RadicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
Reynolds'snounUS /ˈrenəldzɪz/
possessive form of “reynolds” — English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
SOCIETYnounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
SpeechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
Streatham
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From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
SuggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The Cream Of The Diarists And Memoir Writers” 1.
Thrale
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From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
TUNBRIDGE
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From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
VisitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading (1778) MISS BURNEY PUBLISHES HER FIRST NOVEL AND FINDS HERSELF FAMOUS--59-110 Evelina--and the Mystery attending its Publication--A First Visit to Mrs. Thrale and an Introduction to Dr. Johnson--Fanny Burney Interviews her Publisher--Conversation with Mrs. Thrale and Dr. Johnson-- Dr. Johnson on some “Ladies” of his Acquaintance--A Learned Man on “Evelina”--Curiosity regarding the Author of “Evelina”--The Members of Dr. Johnson's Household-- Anticipated Visit from Mrs. Montagu--Fanny Burney's Introduction to a celebrated “Blue-Stocking”--Dr. Johnson's Compliments and Gross Speeches--Suggested Husbands for Fanny Burney--A Streatham Dinner Party.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading With Notes By W. C. Ward, And Prefaced By Lord Macaulay's Essay.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading With Notes By W. C. Ward, And Prefaced By Lord Macaulay's Essay.
WELLSnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading (1779) THE AUTHOR OF “EVELINA” IN SOCIETY: VISITS BRIGHTON AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS--111-164 A Queer Adventure--An Evening at Sir Joshua Reynolds's: a Demonstrative “Evelina” Enthusiast--Fanny Burney's Introduction to Sheridan--An Aristocratic Radical of the Last Century--Mr. Murphy, the Dramatist--A Beauty
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Notes By W. C. Ward, And Prefaced By Lord Macaulay's Essay.
WritersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “The Cream Of The Diarists And Memoir Writers” 1.
