Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I told you in a former chapter that Mrs. Bull, before she departed this life, had blessed John with three daughters.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading daughters came to John, and what advice they gave him; wherein is briefly treated the characters of the three daughters.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

in addition

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

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

From this reading daughters came to John, and what advice they gave him; wherein is briefly treated the characters of the three daughters.

react verbally

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

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

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

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

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I told you in a former chapter that Mrs. Bull, before she departed this life, had blessed John with three daughters.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading I told you in a former chapter that Mrs. Bull, before she departed this life, had blessed John with three daughters.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

uttered without voice

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

for a short time

From this reading daughters came to John, and what advice they gave him; wherein is briefly treated the characters of the three daughters.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading I told you in a former chapter that Mrs. Bull, before she departed this life, had blessed John with three daughters.

possessive form of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading daughters came to John, and what advice they gave him; wherein is briefly treated the characters of the three daughters.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading I told you in a former chapter that Mrs. Bull, before she departed this life, had blessed John with three daughters.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading daughters came to John, and what advice they gave him; wherein is briefly treated the characters of the three daughters.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading daughters came to John, and what advice they gave him; wherein is briefly treated the characters of the three daughters.

well in the past; former

From this reading I told you in a former chapter that Mrs. Bull, before she departed this life, had blessed John with three daughters.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

first in order of birth

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

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From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

at any time

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading I told you in a former chapter that Mrs. Bull, before she departed this life, had blessed John with three daughters.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading daughters came to John, and what advice they gave him; wherein is briefly treated the characters of the three daughters.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

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

From this reading I told you in a former chapter that Mrs. Bull, before she departed this life, had blessed John with three daughters.

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

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

From this reading daughters came to John, and what advice they gave him; wherein is briefly treated the characters of the three daughters.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I told you in a former chapter that Mrs. Bull, before she departed this life, had blessed John with three daughters.

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

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

From this reading I told you in a former chapter that Mrs. Bull, before she departed this life, had blessed John with three daughters.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

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

From this reading daughters came to John, and what advice they gave him; wherein is briefly treated the characters of the three daughters.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading daughters came to John, and what advice they gave him; wherein is briefly treated the characters of the three daughters.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

suggestive of or tending to moral looseness

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I told you in a former chapter that Mrs. Bull, before she departed this life, had blessed John with three daughters.

engage in

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading I told you in a former chapter that Mrs. Bull, before she departed this life, had blessed John with three daughters.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

not any; not one

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading daughters came to John, and what advice they gave him; wherein is briefly treated the characters of the three daughters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

a recklessly extravagant consumer

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

a dissolute man in fashionable society

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

plural of “reputation” — the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I told you in a former chapter that Mrs. Bull, before she departed this life, had blessed John with three daughters.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I told you in a former chapter that Mrs. Bull, before she departed this life, had blessed John with three daughters.

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

From this reading daughters came to John, and what advice they gave him; wherein is briefly treated the characters of the three daughters.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading daughters came to John, and what advice they gave him; wherein is briefly treated the characters of the three daughters.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I told you in a former chapter that Mrs. Bull, before she departed this life, had blessed John with three daughters.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading daughters came to John, and what advice they gave him; wherein is briefly treated the characters of the three daughters.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

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

From this reading daughters came to John, and what advice they gave him; wherein is briefly treated the characters of the three daughters.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I told you in a former chapter that Mrs. Bull, before she departed this life, had blessed John with three daughters.

plural of “tory” — an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading daughters came to John, and what advice they gave him; wherein is briefly treated the characters of the three daughters.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

the act of using

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

precisely as stated

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Also John Bull's answer to the three guardians.* * Concerns of the party, and speeches for carrying on the war, etc. Sentiments of the Tories and House of Commons against continuing the war for setting King Charles upon the throne of Spain.

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

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

(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 I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading The eldest* was a termagant, imperious, prodigal, lewd, profligate wench, as ever breathed; she used to rantipole about the house, pinch the children, kick the servants, and torture the cats and the dogs; she would rob her father's strong box, for money to give the young fellows that she was fond of.

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

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading daughters came to John, and what advice they gave him; wherein is briefly treated the characters of the three daughters.

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From this reading daughters came to John, and what advice they gave him; wherein is briefly treated the characters of the three daughters.

belonging to which person

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

in a willing manner

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I told you in a former chapter that Mrs. Bull, before she departed this life, had blessed John with three daughters.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I told you in a former chapter that Mrs. Bull, before she departed this life, had blessed John with three daughters.

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

From this reading I need not here repeat their names, neither would I willingly use any scandalous reflections upon young ladies, whose reputations ought to be very tenderly handled; but the characters of these were so well known in the neighbourhood, that it is doing them no injury to make a short description of them.