Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

how long something has existed

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

(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 If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading When I look over what I have written, I am sensible it is vastly different from the ordinary style of courtship--but I shall make no apology--I know your good nature will excuse what your good sense may see amiss.

not functioning properly

From this reading When I look over what I have written, I am sensible it is vastly different from the ordinary style of courtship--but I shall make no apology--I know your good nature will excuse what your good sense may see amiss.

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

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading When I look over what I have written, I am sensible it is vastly different from the ordinary style of courtship--but I shall make no apology--I know your good nature will excuse what your good sense may see amiss.

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

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

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

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

for the reason that

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

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From this reading * * * * * III.--TO ELLISON BEGBIE.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

dearly loved

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading When I look over what I have written, I am sensible it is vastly different from the ordinary style of courtship--but I shall make no apology--I know your good nature will excuse what your good sense may see amiss.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading O! happy state, when souls each other draw, Where love is liberty, and nature law.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading O! happy state, when souls each other draw, Where love is liberty, and nature law.

United States novelist who wrote about a young Black man and his struggles in American society (1914-1994)

From this reading * * * * * III.--TO ELLISON BEGBIE.

divisible by two

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

at any time

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

accept an excuse for

From this reading When I look over what I have written, I am sensible it is vastly different from the ordinary style of courtship--but I shall make no apology--I know your good nature will excuse what your good sense may see amiss.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When I look over what I have written, I am sensible it is vastly different from the ordinary style of courtship--but I shall make no apology--I know your good nature will excuse what your good sense may see amiss.

a young female

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

let have

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading O! happy state, when souls each other draw, Where love is liberty, and nature law.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When I look over what I have written, I am sensible it is vastly different from the ordinary style of courtship--but I shall make no apology--I know your good nature will excuse what your good sense may see amiss.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

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

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

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

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

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

From this reading * * * * * III.--TO ELLISON BEGBIE.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

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

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

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

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading O! happy state, when souls each other draw, Where love is liberty, and nature law.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading O! happy state, when souls each other draw, Where love is liberty, and nature law.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading O! happy state, when souls each other draw, Where love is liberty, and nature law.

engage in

From this reading When I look over what I have written, I am sensible it is vastly different from the ordinary style of courtship--but I shall make no apology--I know your good nature will excuse what your good sense may see amiss.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading When I look over what I have written, I am sensible it is vastly different from the ordinary style of courtship--but I shall make no apology--I know your good nature will excuse what your good sense may see amiss.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading O! happy state, when souls each other draw, Where love is liberty, and nature law.

not any; not one

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

impressive in appearance

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading O! happy state, when souls each other draw, Where love is liberty, and nature law.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

and nothing more

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading When I look over what I have written, I am sensible it is vastly different from the ordinary style of courtship--but I shall make no apology--I know your good nature will excuse what your good sense may see amiss.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

above and across; more than

From this reading When I look over what I have written, I am sensible it is vastly different from the ordinary style of courtship--but I shall make no apology--I know your good nature will excuse what your good sense may see amiss.

plural of “period” — an amount of time

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading When I look over what I have written, I am sensible it is vastly different from the ordinary style of courtship--but I shall make no apology--I know your good nature will excuse what your good sense may see amiss.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

have in common

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

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

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading O! happy state, when souls each other draw, Where love is liberty, and nature law.

refrain from harming

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

express in speech

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading O! happy state, when souls each other draw, Where love is liberty, and nature law.

not in physical motion

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

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From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

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

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

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

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

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

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

the act of using

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading When I look over what I have written, I am sensible it is vastly different from the ordinary style of courtship--but I shall make no apology--I know your good nature will excuse what your good sense may see amiss.

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

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When I look over what I have written, I am sensible it is vastly different from the ordinary style of courtship--but I shall make no apology--I know your good nature will excuse what your good sense may see amiss.

at the time that

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

in or at the place that

From this reading O! happy state, when souls each other draw, Where love is liberty, and nature law.

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

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

which person or people

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

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

From this reading I know, were I to speak in such a style to many a girl, who thinks herself possessed of no small share of sense, she would think it ridiculous--but the language of the heart is, my dear E., the only courtship I shall ever use to you.

marked by wrinkles

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading When I look over what I have written, I am sensible it is vastly different from the ordinary style of courtship--but I shall make no apology--I know your good nature will excuse what your good sense may see amiss.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you will be so good as to grant my wishes, and it should please Providence to spare us to the latest periods of life, I can look forward and see that, even then, though bent down with wrinkled age--even then, when all other worldly circumstances will be indifferent to me, I will regard my E. with the tenderest affection, and for this plain reason, because she is still possessed of those noble qualities, improved to a much higher degree, which first inspired my affection for her.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When I look over what I have written, I am sensible it is vastly different from the ordinary style of courtship--but I shall make no apology--I know your good nature will excuse what your good sense may see amiss.