adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 vindicate all his conduct, with relation to John Bull and the lawsuit.
AmongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst other artifices he wrote a most obliging letter, which he sent him printed in a fair character.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading vindicate all his conduct, with relation to John Bull and the lawsuit.
artifices
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From this reading Amongst other artifices he wrote a most obliging letter, which he sent him printed in a fair character.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
brokernounUS /ˈbroʊkər/
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
bubbleverbUS /ˈbʌbəl/
form, produce, or emit bubbles
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
BullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading vindicate all his conduct, with relation to John Bull and the lawsuit.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Amongst other artifices he wrote a most obliging letter, which he sent him printed in a fair character.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
complyverbUS /kəmˈplaɪ/
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading vindicate all his conduct, with relation to John Bull and the lawsuit.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
creaturesnounUS /ˈkriːtʃərz/
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
Cully
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From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
elopedverbUS /ɪˈloʊpd/
past form of “elope” — run away secretly with one's beloved
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
EsquirenounUS /ˈeskwaɪr/
(Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Amongst other artifices he wrote a most obliging letter, which he sent him printed in a fair character.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
FRIENDnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Amongst other artifices he wrote a most obliging letter, which he sent him printed in a fair character.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading vindicate all his conduct, with relation to John Bull and the lawsuit.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
ill-usagenoun
cruel or inhumane treatment
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Amongst other artifices he wrote a most obliging letter, which he sent him printed in a fair character.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading vindicate all his conduct, with relation to John Bull and the lawsuit.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
lawsuitnounUS /ˈlɔːsuːt/
a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
From this reading vindicate all his conduct, with relation to John Bull and the lawsuit.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Amongst other artifices he wrote a most obliging letter, which he sent him printed in a fair character.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Amongst other artifices he wrote a most obliging letter, which he sent him printed in a fair character.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
Nic
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From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading Amongst other artifices he wrote a most obliging letter, which he sent him printed in a fair character.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Amongst other artifices he wrote a most obliging letter, which he sent him printed in a fair character.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Amongst other artifices he wrote a most obliging letter, which he sent him printed in a fair character.
provokeverbUS /prəˈvoʊk/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
relationnounUS /riˈleɪʃən/
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading vindicate all his conduct, with relation to John Bull and the lawsuit.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Amongst other artifices he wrote a most obliging letter, which he sent him printed in a fair character.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading vindicate all his conduct, with relation to John Bull and the lawsuit.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading vindicate all his conduct, with relation to John Bull and the lawsuit.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
unturnedadjectiveUS /ənˈtɜːrnd/
not turned
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
vindicateverbUS /ˈvɪndəkeɪt/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading vindicate all his conduct, with relation to John Bull and the lawsuit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Amongst other artifices he wrote a most obliging letter, which he sent him printed in a fair character.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading You no sooner set this composition afoot but I was ready to comply, and prevented your very wishes; and the affair might have been ended before now, had it not been for the greater concerns of Esquire South and the other poor creatures embarked in the same common cause, whose safety touches me to the quick.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading vindicate all his conduct, with relation to John Bull and the lawsuit.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Nic. perceived now that his Cully had eloped, that John intended henceforth to deal without a broker; but he was resolved to leave no stone unturned to cover his bubble.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Amongst other artifices he wrote a most obliging letter, which he sent him printed in a fair character.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "DEAR FRIEND,--When I consider the late ill-usage I have met with from you, I was reflecting what it was that could provoke you to it, but upon a narrow inspection into my conduct, I can find nothing to reproach myself with but too partial a concern for your interest.
