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 Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

how long something has existed

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading Nubere si qua voles, quamvis properabitis ambo, Differ; habent parvae commoda magna morae.

inclined toward or displaying love

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

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

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

give sanction to

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

a man who has recently been married

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

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From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

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From this reading Nubere si qua voles, quamvis properabitis ambo, Differ; habent parvae commoda magna morae.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

plural of “comparison” — the act of examining resemblances

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

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

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

argue with one another

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

be different

From this reading Nubere si qua voles, quamvis properabitis ambo, Differ; habent parvae commoda magna morae.

having made preparations

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

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From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

take in liquids

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

even

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

plural of “eas” — a federal warning system that is activated by FEMA; enables the President to take over the United States airwaves to warn the whole country of major catastrophic events

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

one or the other of two

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

plural of “failing” — a flaw or weak point

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

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From this reading OVID, Fasti, lib.iii.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

third-person singular of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

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From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

yet to be or coming

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

in a gradual manner

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

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From this reading Nubere si qua voles, quamvis properabitis ambo, Differ; habent parvae commoda magna morae.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

act or move at high speed

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

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

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

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

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

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From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

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From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

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

From this reading OVID, Fasti, lib.iii.

plural of “ill” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

not prudent or wise

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

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

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

a Scottish church

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

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From this reading OVID, Fasti, lib.iii.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

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From this reading Nubere si qua voles, quamvis properabitis ambo, Differ; habent parvae commoda magna morae.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading MARRIAGES.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

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From this reading Nubere si qua voles, quamvis properabitis ambo, Differ; habent parvae commoda magna morae.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

absolutely essential

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

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From this reading Nubere si qua voles, quamvis properabitis ambo, Differ; habent parvae commoda magna morae.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

Roman poet remembered for his elegiac verses on love (43 BC - AD 17)

From this reading OVID, Fasti, lib.iii.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

a local church community

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

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From this reading Nubere si qua voles, quamvis properabitis ambo, Differ; habent parvae commoda magna morae.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

third-person singular of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

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From this reading Nubere si qua voles, quamvis properabitis ambo, Differ; habent parvae commoda magna morae.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

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From this reading Nubere si qua voles, quamvis properabitis ambo, Differ; habent parvae commoda magna morae.

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

From this reading Nubere si qua voles, quamvis properabitis ambo, Differ; habent parvae commoda magna morae.

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

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

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

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

resist doing something

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

possessing material wealth

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

induce to have sex

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

enticing someone astray from right behavior

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

take hold of; grab

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

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

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors

From this reading Nubere si qua voles, quamvis properabitis ambo, Differ; habent parvae commoda magna morae.

plural of “signature” — your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

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

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

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

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

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From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

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

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

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

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

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

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

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

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

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

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

having intellectual depth

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

up to a particular time

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

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

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

in the direction of

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

plural of “urge” — an instinctive motive

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

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

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

plural of “vole” — any of various small mouselike rodents of the family Cricetidae (especially of genus Microtus) having a stout short-tailed body and inconspicuous ears and inhabiting fields or meadows

From this reading Nubere si qua voles, quamvis properabitis ambo, Differ; habent parvae commoda magna morae.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

take in marriage

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

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

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

during the time that

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

which person or people

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

but in spite of that

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

be the cause or source of

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading DISPOSED to wed, e'en while you hasten, stay; There's great advantage in a small delay: Thus Ovid sang, and much the wise approve This prudent maxim of the priest of Love; If poor, delay for future want prepares, And eases humble life of half its cares; If rich, delay shall brace the thoughtful mind, T'endure the ills that e'en the happiest find: Delay shall knowledge yield on either part, And show the value of the vanquish'd heart; The humours, passions, merits, failings prove, And gently raise the veil that's worn by Love; Love, that impatient guide!--too proud to think Of vulgar wants, of clothing, meat, and drink, Urges our amorous swains their joys to seize, And then, at rags and hunger frighten'd, flees: Yet not too long in cold debate remain; Till age refrain not--but if old, refrain.

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

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading Previous Consideration necessary: yet not too long Delay--Imprudent Marriage of old Kirk and his Servant--Comparison between an ancient and youthful Partner to a young Man--Prudence of Donald the Gardener--Parish Wedding: the compelled Bridegroom: Day of Marriage, how spent--Relation of the Accomplishments of Phoebe Dawson, a rustic Beauty: her Lover: his Courtship: their Marriage--Misery of Precipitation--The wealthy Couple: Reluctance in the Husband; why?--Unusually fair Signatures in the Register: the common Kind--Seduction of Lucy Collins by Footman Daniel: her rustic Lover: her Return to him--An ancient Couple: Comparisons on the Occasion--More pleasant View of Village Matrimony: Farmers celebrating the Day of Marriage: their Wives--Reuben and Rachael, a happy Pair: an example of prudent Delay--Reflections on their State who were not so prudent, and its Improvement towards the Termination of Life: an old Man so circumstanced--Attempt to seduce a Village Beauty: Persuasion and Reply: the Event.