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From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
1794
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From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
6
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From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
abortiveadjectiveUS /əˈbɔːrtɪv/
failing to accomplish an intended result
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
aukward
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From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I have called on Mrs. ----.
cannot
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From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
coquetrynoun
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
country-house
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From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
a special loved one
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
one or the other of two
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I think I shall enjoy the fine prospect, and that it will rather enliven, than satiate my imagination.
enlivenverbUS /enˈlaɪvən/
heighten or intensify
From this reading I think I shall enjoy the fine prospect, and that it will rather enliven, than satiate my imagination.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I think I shall enjoy the fine prospect, and that it will rather enliven, than satiate my imagination.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
foregroundnounUS /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/
the part of a scene that is near the viewer
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
a man of refinement
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
gentlewomannounUS /ˈdʒentəlwʊmən/
a woman of refinement
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
coins made of gold
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
Havre
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From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading I think I shall enjoy the fine prospect, and that it will rather enliven, than satiate my imagination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I think I shall enjoy the fine prospect, and that it will rather enliven, than satiate my imagination.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
social deportment
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I have called on Mrs. ----.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I think I shall enjoy the fine prospect, and that it will rather enliven, than satiate my imagination.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have called on Mrs. ----.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
and nothing more
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
piquante
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From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
the possibility of future success
From this reading I think I shall enjoy the fine prospect, and that it will rather enliven, than satiate my imagination.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
on the contrary
From this reading I think I shall enjoy the fine prospect, and that it will rather enliven, than satiate my imagination.
rendersnounUS /ˈrendərz/
plural of “render” — a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
satiateverb
fill to satisfaction
From this reading I think I shall enjoy the fine prospect, and that it will rather enliven, than satiate my imagination.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I think I shall enjoy the fine prospect, and that it will rather enliven, than satiate my imagination.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
smeltnounUS /smelt/
small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I think I shall enjoy the fine prospect, and that it will rather enliven, than satiate my imagination.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I think I shall enjoy the fine prospect, and that it will rather enliven, than satiate my imagination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think I shall enjoy the fine prospect, and that it will rather enliven, than satiate my imagination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
precisely as stated
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
in or at the place that
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She has the manners of a gentlewoman, with a dash of the easy French coquetry, which renders her _piquante_.--But _Monsieur_ her husband, whom nature never dreamed of casting in either the mould of a gentleman or lover, makes but an aukward figure in the foreground of the picture.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I think I shall enjoy the fine prospect, and that it will rather enliven, than satiate my imagination.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The H----s are very ugly, without doubt--and the house smelt of commerce from top to toe--so that his abortive attempt to display taste, only proved it to be one of the things not to be bought with gold.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _[Havre] Sunday, August 17 [1794]._ * * * * * I have promised ---- to go with him to his country-house, where he is now permitted to dine--I, and the little darling, to be sure[6]--whom I cannot help kissing with more fondness, since you left us.
