1794
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From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
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From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading I may be termed proud--Be it so--but I will never abandon certain principles of action.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
the state of being absent
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading I may be termed proud--Be it so--but I will never abandon certain principles of action.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
amours
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From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I may be termed proud--Be it so--but I will never abandon certain principles of action.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
BrutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I may be termed proud--Be it so--but I will never abandon certain principles of action.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I may be termed proud--Be it so--but I will never abandon certain principles of action.
chuse
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From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
debauchnoun
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
deignsverbUS /deɪnz/
third-person singular of “deign” — do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
entre
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From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
epistles
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From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
a young female
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
ten 10s
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
ignobleadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnoʊbəl/
completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
inebriationnoun
habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
inquietudenoun
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
in the recent past
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
the literary culture
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
for more time
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
the force of workers available
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I may be termed proud--Be it so--but I will never abandon certain principles of action.
not any; not one
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
nousnounUS /nuːs/
common sense
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
on one occasion
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
and nothing more
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
by chance
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
pollutedadjectiveUS /pəˈluːtɪd/
rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading I may be termed proud--Be it so--but I will never abandon certain principles of action.
promiscuousadjectiveUS /ˈproʊmɪskwəs/
not selective of a single class or person
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
prostitutenounUS /ˈprɑːstətuːt/
a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading I may be termed proud--Be it so--but I will never abandon certain principles of action.
on the contrary
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
term of address for a man
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I may be termed proud--Be it so--but I will never abandon certain principles of action.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
sultannounUS /ˈsʌl.tən/
A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
express a supposition
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
carry out
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading I may be termed proud--Be it so--but I will never abandon certain principles of action.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
up to a particular time
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
except if; if not
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
which person or people
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The common run of men have such an ignoble way of thinking, that, if they debauch their hearts, and prostitute their persons, following perhaps a gust of inebriation, they suppose the wife, slave rather, whom they maintain, has no right to complain, and ought to receive the sultan, whenever he deigns to return, with open arms, though his have been polluted by half an hundred promiscuous amours during his absence.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _[Paris] December 30 [1794]._ Should you receive three or four of the letters at once which I have written lately, do not think of Sir John Brute, for I do not mean to wife you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I only take advantage of every occasion, that one out of three of my epistles may reach your hands, and inform you that I am not of ----'s opinion, who talks till he makes me angry, of the necessity of your staying two or three months longer.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading I do not like this life of continual inquietude--and, _entre nous_, I am determined to try to earn some money here myself, in order to convince you that, if you chuse to run about the world to get a fortune, it is for yourself--for the little girl and I will live without your assistance, unless you are with us.
