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 There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

(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 Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

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

From this reading There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

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

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

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

From this reading There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

see with attention

From this reading Behold our hero, now in the zenith of distinguished dissipations!

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

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

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

past form of “court” — make amorous advances towards

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

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From this reading Behold our hero, now in the zenith of distinguished dissipations!

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Behold our hero, now in the zenith of distinguished dissipations!

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

-ing form of “establish” — set up or found

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

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

From this reading There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

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

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Behold our hero, now in the zenith of distinguished dissipations!

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

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

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

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

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

the state of being honored

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

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

From this reading There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

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

From this reading There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

with honesty

From this reading There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

the sound of laughing

From this reading There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading LORD SHAFTESBURY.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

the force of workers available

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Behold our hero, now in the zenith of distinguished dissipations!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Behold our hero, now in the zenith of distinguished dissipations!

and nothing more

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Behold our hero, now in the zenith of distinguished dissipations!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

on the contrary

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

the act of searching for something

From this reading There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

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From this reading LORD SHAFTESBURY.

without speaking

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

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

From this reading Behold our hero, now in the zenith of distinguished dissipations!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

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

From this reading There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

everywhere

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

not ostentatious

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

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

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

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

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading There is a great difference between seeking to raise a laugh from everything, and seeking in everything what justly may be laughed at.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

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

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

during the time that

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

but in spite of that

From this reading Courteous, attentive, and animated, the women did not esteem him the less for admiring them rather than himself; while, by the gravity of his demeanour to men,--the eloquent, yet unpretending flow of his conversation, whenever topics of intellectual interest were discussed, the plain and solid sense which he threw into his remarks, and the avidity with which he courted the society of all distinguished for literary or political eminence,--he was silently but surely establishing himself in esteem as well as popularity, and laying the certain foundation of future honour and success.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Thus, although he had only been four months returned to England, he was already known and courted in every circle, and universally spoken of as among "the most rising young gentlemen" whom fortune and the administration had marked for their own.

the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading Behold our hero, now in the zenith of distinguished dissipations!