used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Prais._ An Undertaking fit for so great a Hand.
AlterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading _Aw'dw._ That will be an Alteration indeed!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Prais._ An Undertaking fit for so great a Hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
ask'd
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From this reading _Mars._ Your Opinion was not ask'd.
Aw'dw
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From this reading _Aw'dw._ That will be an Alteration indeed!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Aw'dw._ That will be an Alteration indeed!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Mars._ Nay, I intend to make use only of the first Speech.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading _Prais._ An Undertaking fit for so great a Hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Prais._ An Undertaking fit for so great a Hand.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Prais._ An Undertaking fit for so great a Hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading _Prais._ An Undertaking fit for so great a Hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Mars._ Nay, I intend to make use only of the first Speech.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading _Aw'dw._ That will be an Alteration indeed!
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading _Mars._ Nay, I intend to make use only of the first Speech.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
engage in
From this reading _Mars._ Nay, I intend to make use only of the first Speech.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading _Mars._ Nay, I intend to make use only of the first Speech.
meddleverbUS /ˈmedəl/
intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
an old word for “no”
From this reading _Mars._ Nay, I intend to make use only of the first Speech.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Mars._ Your Opinion was not ask'd.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Mars._ Nay, I intend to make use only of the first Speech.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
and nothing more
From this reading _Mars._ Nay, I intend to make use only of the first Speech.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading _Mars._ Your Opinion was not ask'd.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
Prais
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From this reading _Prais._ An Undertaking fit for so great a Hand.
Praiseall
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From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Prais._ An Undertaking fit for so great a Hand.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading _Mars._ Nay, I intend to make use only of the first Speech.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Aw'dw._ That will be an Alteration indeed!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mars._ Nay, I intend to make use only of the first Speech.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Mars._ Nay, I intend to make use only of the first Speech.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
UndertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading _Prais._ An Undertaking fit for so great a Hand.
the act of using
From this reading _Mars._ Nay, I intend to make use only of the first Speech.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Mars._ Your Opinion was not ask'd.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _Aw'dw._ That will be an Alteration indeed!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
wou'd
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From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Nor wou'd I meddle with that, but to let the World, that is so partial to those old Fellows, see the difference of a modern Genius.----You know that Speech, Mr. _Praiseall_, and the Ladies too, I presume.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Mars._ Your Opinion was not ask'd.
