Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

speak to

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

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

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

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

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

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

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

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

From this reading It can only be through an excess of good-nature that you lend your name and pen to the service of M. Gustave Rameau.”

a man who is the lover of a man or woman

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

cause to be bored

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading However, it is not for me to criticise a selection which brings a god-send to myself.”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It can only be through an excess of good-nature that you lend your name and pen to the service of M. Gustave Rameau.”

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From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

have the idea for

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

From this reading However, it is not for me to criticise a selection which brings a god-send to myself.”

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

provide entertainment for

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading It can only be through an excess of good-nature that you lend your name and pen to the service of M. Gustave Rameau.”

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From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

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From this reading However, it is not for me to criticise a selection which brings a god-send to myself.”

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

From this reading It can only be through an excess of good-nature that you lend your name and pen to the service of M. Gustave Rameau.”

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

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

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You jest; you have a journal of your own.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, it is not for me to criticise a selection which brings a god-send to myself.”

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

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

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

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading However, it is not for me to criticise a selection which brings a god-send to myself.”

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading You jest; you have a journal of your own.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

bestow a quality on

From this reading It can only be through an excess of good-nature that you lend your name and pen to the service of M. Gustave Rameau.”

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading It can only be through an excess of good-nature that you lend your name and pen to the service of M. Gustave Rameau.”

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

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

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

From this reading However, it is not for me to criticise a selection which brings a god-send to myself.”

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From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading However, it is not for me to criticise a selection which brings a god-send to myself.”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It can only be through an excess of good-nature that you lend your name and pen to the service of M. Gustave Rameau.”

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading However, it is not for me to criticise a selection which brings a god-send to myself.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

and nothing more

From this reading It can only be through an excess of good-nature that you lend your name and pen to the service of M. Gustave Rameau.”

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading You jest; you have a journal of your own.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading It can only be through an excess of good-nature that you lend your name and pen to the service of M. Gustave Rameau.”

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

French composer of operas whose writings laid the foundation for the modern theory of harmony (1683-1764)

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

possessing material wealth

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

a sponge cake baked in a ring mold

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

of superior grade

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading However, it is not for me to criticise a selection which brings a god-send to myself.”

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It can only be through an excess of good-nature that you lend your name and pen to the service of M. Gustave Rameau.”

a person lacking intelligence or common sense

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It can only be through an excess of good-nature that you lend your name and pen to the service of M. Gustave Rameau.”

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

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It can only be through an excess of good-nature that you lend your name and pen to the service of M. Gustave Rameau.”

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

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

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

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You jest; you have a journal of your own.

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

From this reading As the fiacre bore to Paris Savarin and Graham, the former said, “I cannot conceive what rich simpleton could entertain so high an opinion of Gustave Rameau as to select a man so young, and of reputation though promising so undecided, for an enterprise which requires such a degree of tact and judgment as the conduct of a new journal,--and a journal, too, which is to address itself to the beau monde.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You jest; you have a journal of your own.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading “To yourself?