1740
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From this reading The interlocutors are Bishops Hough and Gibson and Mr. Lyttleton, the supposed time 1740--the year, by accident or design, of _Pamela_.
1816
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From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
1820
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From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hough puts off the reproach as mildly, and in a most academic manner, by saying that he only admits them _speciali gratiâ_.
academicadjectiveUS /ˌækəˈdemɪk/
associated with academia or an academy
From this reading Hough puts off the reproach as mildly, and in a most academic manner, by saying that he only admits them _speciali gratiâ_.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The interlocutors are Bishops Hough and Gibson and Mr. Lyttleton, the supposed time 1740--the year, by accident or design, of _Pamela_.
admitsverbUS /ədˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Hough puts off the reproach as mildly, and in a most academic manner, by saying that he only admits them _speciali gratiâ_.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This was in fact the general attitude to the whole kind, not merely in 1740, but after all the work of nearly another life-time as long as Hough's--almost in 1816 itself.
how long something has existed
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading In this the aged and revered "martyr of Magdalen" is mildly reproached by his brother prelate for liking novels.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
(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 This was in fact the general attitude to the whole kind, not merely in 1740, but after all the work of nearly another life-time as long as Hough's--almost in 1816 itself.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This was in fact the general attitude to the whole kind, not merely in 1740, but after all the work of nearly another life-time as long as Hough's--almost in 1816 itself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This was in fact the general attitude to the whole kind, not merely in 1740, but after all the work of nearly another life-time as long as Hough's--almost in 1816 itself.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The interlocutors are Bishops Hough and Gibson and Mr. Lyttleton, the supposed time 1740--the year, by accident or design, of _Pamela_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hough puts off the reproach as mildly, and in a most academic manner, by saying that he only admits them _speciali gratiâ_.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading This was in fact the general attitude to the whole kind, not merely in 1740, but after all the work of nearly another life-time as long as Hough's--almost in 1816 itself.
AUSTENnounUS /ˈɔːstɪn/
English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817)
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
BishopsnounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
plural of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading The interlocutors are Bishops Hough and Gibson and Mr. Lyttleton, the supposed time 1740--the year, by accident or design, of _Pamela_.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading In this the aged and revered "martyr of Magdalen" is mildly reproached by his brother prelate for liking novels.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was in fact the general attitude to the whole kind, not merely in 1740, but after all the work of nearly another life-time as long as Hough's--almost in 1816 itself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The interlocutors are Bishops Hough and Gibson and Mr. Lyttleton, the supposed time 1740--the year, by accident or design, of _Pamela_.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The interlocutors are Bishops Hough and Gibson and Mr. Lyttleton, the supposed time 1740--the year, by accident or design, of _Pamela_.
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This was in fact the general attitude to the whole kind, not merely in 1740, but after all the work of nearly another life-time as long as Hough's--almost in 1816 itself.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In this the aged and revered "martyr of Magdalen" is mildly reproached by his brother prelate for liking novels.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This was in fact the general attitude to the whole kind, not merely in 1740, but after all the work of nearly another life-time as long as Hough's--almost in 1816 itself.
GibsonnounUS /ˈɡɪbsən/
United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)
From this reading The interlocutors are Bishops Hough and Gibson and Mr. Lyttleton, the supposed time 1740--the year, by accident or design, of _Pamela_.
gratiâ
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From this reading Hough puts off the reproach as mildly, and in a most academic manner, by saying that he only admits them _speciali gratiâ_.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hough puts off the reproach as mildly, and in a most academic manner, by saying that he only admits them _speciali gratiâ_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In this the aged and revered "martyr of Magdalen" is mildly reproached by his brother prelate for liking novels.
Hough
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From this reading The interlocutors are Bishops Hough and Gibson and Mr. Lyttleton, the supposed time 1740--the year, by accident or design, of _Pamela_.
Hough's
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From this reading This was in fact the general attitude to the whole kind, not merely in 1740, but after all the work of nearly another life-time as long as Hough's--almost in 1816 itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
interlocutorsnounUS /ˌɪntərˈlɑːkjətərz/
plural of “interlocutor” — the performer in the middle of a minstrel line who engages the others in talk
From this reading The interlocutors are Bishops Hough and Gibson and Mr. Lyttleton, the supposed time 1740--the year, by accident or design, of _Pamela_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading This was in fact the general attitude to the whole kind, not merely in 1740, but after all the work of nearly another life-time as long as Hough's--almost in 1816 itself.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading This was in fact the general attitude to the whole kind, not merely in 1740, but after all the work of nearly another life-time as long as Hough's--almost in 1816 itself.
life-timenoun
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading This was in fact the general attitude to the whole kind, not merely in 1740, but after all the work of nearly another life-time as long as Hough's--almost in 1816 itself.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading In this the aged and revered "martyr of Magdalen" is mildly reproached by his brother prelate for liking novels.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading This was in fact the general attitude to the whole kind, not merely in 1740, but after all the work of nearly another life-time as long as Hough's--almost in 1816 itself.
Lyttleton
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From this reading The interlocutors are Bishops Hough and Gibson and Mr. Lyttleton, the supposed time 1740--the year, by accident or design, of _Pamela_.
MagdalennounUS /ˈmæɡdələn/
a reformed prostitute
From this reading In this the aged and revered "martyr of Magdalen" is mildly reproached by his brother prelate for liking novels.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hough puts off the reproach as mildly, and in a most academic manner, by saying that he only admits them _speciali gratiâ_.
martyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading In this the aged and revered "martyr of Magdalen" is mildly reproached by his brother prelate for liking novels.
and nothing more
From this reading This was in fact the general attitude to the whole kind, not merely in 1740, but after all the work of nearly another life-time as long as Hough's--almost in 1816 itself.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading In this the aged and revered "martyr of Magdalen" is mildly reproached by his brother prelate for liking novels.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Hough puts off the reproach as mildly, and in a most academic manner, by saying that he only admits them _speciali gratiâ_.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The interlocutors are Bishops Hough and Gibson and Mr. Lyttleton, the supposed time 1740--the year, by accident or design, of _Pamela_.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This was in fact the general attitude to the whole kind, not merely in 1740, but after all the work of nearly another life-time as long as Hough's--almost in 1816 itself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was in fact the general attitude to the whole kind, not merely in 1740, but after all the work of nearly another life-time as long as Hough's--almost in 1816 itself.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading In this the aged and revered "martyr of Magdalen" is mildly reproached by his brother prelate for liking novels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The interlocutors are Bishops Hough and Gibson and Mr. Lyttleton, the supposed time 1740--the year, by accident or design, of _Pamela_.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hough puts off the reproach as mildly, and in a most academic manner, by saying that he only admits them _speciali gratiâ_.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
and nothing more
From this reading Hough puts off the reproach as mildly, and in a most academic manner, by saying that he only admits them _speciali gratiâ_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The interlocutors are Bishops Hough and Gibson and Mr. Lyttleton, the supposed time 1740--the year, by accident or design, of _Pamela_.
Pamela
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From this reading The interlocutors are Bishops Hough and Gibson and Mr. Lyttleton, the supposed time 1740--the year, by accident or design, of _Pamela_.
philanthropistnounUS /fəˈlænθrəpəst/
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
prelatenounUS /ˈprelɪt/
a senior clergyman and dignitary
From this reading In this the aged and revered "martyr of Magdalen" is mildly reproached by his brother prelate for liking novels.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading Hough puts off the reproach as mildly, and in a most academic manner, by saying that he only admits them _speciali gratiâ_.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading Hough puts off the reproach as mildly, and in a most academic manner, by saying that he only admits them _speciali gratiâ_.
reproached
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From this reading In this the aged and revered "martyr of Magdalen" is mildly reproached by his brother prelate for liking novels.
reveredadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɪrd/
profoundly honored
From this reading In this the aged and revered "martyr of Magdalen" is mildly reproached by his brother prelate for liking novels.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Hough puts off the reproach as mildly, and in a most academic manner, by saying that he only admits them _speciali gratiâ_.
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
term of address for a man
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
speciali
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hough puts off the reproach as mildly, and in a most academic manner, by saying that he only admits them _speciali gratiâ_.
required or under orders
From this reading The interlocutors are Bishops Hough and Gibson and Mr. Lyttleton, the supposed time 1740--the year, by accident or design, of _Pamela_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hough puts off the reproach as mildly, and in a most academic manner, by saying that he only admits them _speciali gratiâ_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The interlocutors are Bishops Hough and Gibson and Mr. Lyttleton, the supposed time 1740--the year, by accident or design, of _Pamela_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hough puts off the reproach as mildly, and in a most academic manner, by saying that he only admits them _speciali gratiâ_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this the aged and revered "martyr of Magdalen" is mildly reproached by his brother prelate for liking novels.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The interlocutors are Bishops Hough and Gibson and Mr. Lyttleton, the supposed time 1740--the year, by accident or design, of _Pamela_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was in fact the general attitude to the whole kind, not merely in 1740, but after all the work of nearly another life-time as long as Hough's--almost in 1816 itself.
precisely as stated
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This was in fact the general attitude to the whole kind, not merely in 1740, but after all the work of nearly another life-time as long as Hough's--almost in 1816 itself.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This was in fact the general attitude to the whole kind, not merely in 1740, but after all the work of nearly another life-time as long as Hough's--almost in 1816 itself.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The interlocutors are Bishops Hough and Gibson and Mr. Lyttleton, the supposed time 1740--the year, by accident or design, of _Pamela_.
a late time of life
From this reading SCOTT AND MISS AUSTEN In 1816 Sir Thomas Bernard, baronet, barrister, and philanthropist, published, having it is said written it three years previously, an agreeable dialogue on _Old Age_, which was very popular, and reached its fifth edition in 1820.
